Definitions for "Azelaic acid"
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Anaturally occurring substance found on normal skin that can be used in skin care products to treat mild acne.
an oleic acid derivative used by dermatologists to treat acne.
A naturally occurring acid that helps old skin to shed more quickly, therefore diminishing pimples.
A naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid found in whole grain cereals. It is FDA approved as a topical preparation to treat acne vulgaris. It is also used by dermatologists to lighten pigmented skin. It has antimicrobial activity and normalizes keratinization and is also believed to inhibit DHT which is why it is used in some hair loss products.
Azelaic acid is an antibacterial that reduces the growth of bacteria in the follicle and is used to treat mild to moderate acne.
Used for its antibacterial, and anti- inflammation properties.
azelaic acid is commonly used in the treatment of acne and other skin conditions. Recently the potential effects of using azelaic acid in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia have been examined. Azelaic acid inhibits the activity of the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase, involved in the conversion of testosterone to DHT.
an acid derived from cereal grain used to reduce pigmentation. can cause contact dermatitis, not recommended for sensitive skin.
(heptanedicarboxylic acid) is used for the treatment of mild to moderate acne. Sold under the brand name, Finevin. Also called Azelex Acid.
azelaic Acid derived from cereals such as wheat, rye and barley, azelaic acid helps in the treatment of spots and blemishes and also in evening out skin tone.
A naturally occurring substance that can be used in skin care products to treat mild acne.
Azelaic acid like Retin-A is more commonly used in the treatment of acne and other skin conditions. It inhibits the activity of the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase, involved in the conversion of testosterone to DHT.
a naturally occurring saturated dicarboxylic acid with the chemical name of 1,7-heptanedicarboxylic acid and a molecular weight of 188.22. Azelaic acid is a dietary component of whole grain cereals and animal products. Azelaic acid (0.1 to 3.0 mmol/l) has been shown to produce a competitive concentration dependent inhibition of 5-alpha reductase activity in human skin and is used topically to inhibit the synthesis of DHT in the scalp
Azelaic acid like Retin-A is more commonly used in the treatment of acne and other skin conditions. Recently the potential effect of using azelaic acid in the treatment of androgenetic alopecia has been looked at and discussed.
Azelaic acid is a saturated dicarboxylic acid found naturally in wheat, rye, and barley. It is a natural substance that is produced by Malassezia furfur (also known as Pityrosporum ovale), a yeast that lives on normal skin. It is effective against a number of skin conditions, such as mild to moderate acne, when applied topically in a cream formulation of 20%.