...J. Brasch; E. Christophers Azelaic acid is a therapeutic agent with well-known antibacterial properties, but its antimycotic effect has not yet been investigated systematically. In this study we have used an agar dilution technique to test the inhibitory effect of azelaic acid upon common...

..., in particular topical antibiotics, should be used less often than in the past and only for short periods to avoid the development of resistances. It seems better to combine those agents with topical retinoids, with BPO or with azelaic acid to enhance the efficacy and slow down the development of resistance. BPO...

...Rashmi Sarkar; Mala Bhalla; Amrinder J. Kanwar Background: Melasma is a commonly found hyperpigmentary disorder in dark-complexioned persons, which is rather difficult to treat. Azelaic acid (AZA) 20% is considered efficacious in the treatment of melasma, although the response is rather slow...

... subjects and to assess the effect of depigmenting agents. Azelaic acid and glycolic acid were tested as well as a soy extract, reported to reduce pigmentation through interaction with the protease-activated receptor 2 (PAR-2) of keratinocytes. Method: Evaluations were made by image analysis of high...

... in a comedolytic and anticomedogenic manner are the retinoids tretinoin, isotretinoin, adapalene and tazarotene and azelaic acid as well, some of the retinoids having additional anti-inflammatory potency. Azelaic acid has strong antibacterial potency without inducing bacterial resistance similar to benzoyl...