Azelaic acid - ay-ze-LAY-ik AS-id is using to treat mild to moderate acne. It works in part by stopping the growth of skin bacteria that can help cause acne. Azelaic acid also helps to lessen acne by keeping skin pores - tiny openings on the skin's surface clear.
It may also be using to treat other conditions as determined by your family doctor.
Azelaic acid is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.