Azelaic Acid

topical · integumentary · immune-hematologic · Transdermal

Azelaic Acid, a topical compound. Saturated C9 dicarboxylic acid. Multiple mechanisms: normalises follicular keratinisation, antimicrobial against Cutibacterium acnes…

Saturated C9 dicarboxylic acid. Multiple mechanisms: normalises follicular keratinisation, antimicrobial against Cutibacterium acnes + Demodex, mild tyrosinase inhibition (hyperpigmentation), anti-inflammatory via KLK5 + PAR-2 pathway (rosacea).