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

This 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

Application site reactions (burning, irritation, itching and redness), Tingling

Available Medicine for Azelaic Acid + Salicylic Acid


    Content on this page was last updated on 25 November, 2020, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)