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azelaic acid (Azelex, Finacea, Finevin)

Indications: - topical agent for adjuctive treatment of: a) acne b) rosacea Contraindications: pregnancy category: B safety in lactation: ? Dosage: - apply BID. Finevin, Azelex: 20% Finacea Gel 15% less acidic than Finevin, Azelex Adverse effects: - local irritation [3] Mechanism of action: 1) tyrosinase inhibitor 2) cytotoxic to melanocytes [2]

General

dermatologic agent

Database Correlations

PUBCHEM cid=2266

References

  1. Prescriber's Letter 10(4):22 2003
  2. Goodheart HP & Mamis S Skin disorders in women of color Disorders of pigmentation - melasma Women's Health in Primary Care 8:473, 2005
  3. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 17, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2015

Component-of

azelaic acid/folic acid/nicotinamide/pyridoxine/zinc oxide