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What
are the side effects of azelaic acid
Potential side effects include a reduction in skin pigmentation
and some people are hypersensitive to the product developing rashes
and dermatitis.
The main adverse effect appears to be transient itching/stinging
that around 80% of patients seem to get when using this drug for
acne. This symptom may last from a couple of minutes to a half hour
after application of azelaic acid. Dermatologists claim 10% of people
discontinue usage because of this.
A few individuals develop marked blotchy hypopigmentation while
using Azelaic acid. This is a particular problem for individuals
with darker skin and those with exposure to sunlight. Dermatologists
may recommend sun and ultra violet light avoidance when using azelaic
acid.
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