Azelaic acid is considered to be very effective in treating acne as well as rosacea. If you are wondering how it does this, azelaic acid as it has both anti-proliferative and anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties can facilitate skin renewal. When you use products that are azelaic acid-based, you will notice that the development of papules is decreased thereby lowering the instances of outbreaks. How azelaic acid functions and its features and effects will be discussed in here.
Most azelaic acid products are applied topically; they usually come in cream or gel form.
Azelaic acid
is very effective in fighting against mild and moderate acne. Specifically, it addresses inflammatory acne including papules and pustules and cysts. Similar to Retin-A, azelaic acid is commonly prescribed by dermatologists to various skin conditions. It must be applied twice a day: in the morning and in the evening. However, like any other skin care products, you have to be patient in using the product to see the desired result. It may take up to 2 months to see changes in your skin condition. Treatment duration may also vary on the extent of your acne or rosacea.
The acceptable amount of
azelaic acid
is 15 to 20%. This allowable concentration equalizes the amount that our body absorbs naturally. This means that even if you put additional amount of azelaic acid on affected areas the result will still be the same. Your acne will not leave quicker even when you apply and reapply azelaic acid throughout the day. While it may not aggravate your skin, the level of toxicity in your body will increase. Further, you have to protect your eyes, ears, nose and lips when applying azelaic acid. You have to wash your hands too after every application.
You have to carefully watch how your body reacts to azelaic acid. When you experience dryness, itching, burning or stinging, it would be best to apply azelaic acid once a day. These are usually experienced when you start using a skin care product, and azelaic acid is no exemption. These symptoms will subside though after a few days. If these persist, you have to stop using it since topical applications may not be for you. Severe side effects are very rare though thus using azelaic acid is generally safe.
