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Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid
INFORMATION ABOUT AZELAIC ACID + SALICYLIC ACID
Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid Uses
Azelaic Acid+Salicylic Acid is used in the treatment of acne.
How Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid works
Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid is a combination of two medicines: Azelaic Acid and Salicylic Acid which treat acne (pimples). Azelaic Acid is a naturally occurring acid which works by killing the acne-causing bacteria and reduces inflammation (redness and swelling) of the skin. Salicylic Acid is a keratolytic medicine which also kills acne-causing bacteria. It additionally reduces oil production in the skin, replenishes skin cells and helps keep your pores open.
Common side effects of Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Tingling
CONTENT DETAILS
Written By
Dr. Anuj Saini
MMST, MBBS
Reviewed By
Dr. Rajeev Sharma
MBA, MBBS
Last updated
25 Nov 2020 | 11:01 AM (UTC)
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