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Azelaic acid (AzA), or
nonanedioic acid, is an
organic compound with the
formula HOOC(CH2)7COOH. This
saturated dicarboxylic acid
exists as a
white powder...
- the condition.
Treatments applied directly to the
affected skin, such as
azelaic acid,
benzoyl peroxide, and
salicylic acid, are
commonly used. Antibiotics...
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depigmentation agents, such as hydroquinone, tretinoin,
topical cysteamine,
azelaic acid, or
alpha hydroxy acids.
Differently from the
melanotic nevi and the...
- oil. In the
industrial setting,
sebacic acid and its
homologues such as
azelaic acid can be used as a
monomer for
nylon 610, plasticizers, lubricants,...
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prescription only in the US,
especially in high doses, such as hydroquinone,
azelaic acid, and
kojic acid. Some are
available without prescription, such as...
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Medications with good
evidence include topical metronidazole,
ivermectin and
azelaic acid. Good
evidence medications taken by
mouth include brimonidine, and...
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manufacture of
alkyd resins and in the
synthesis of
polyamides (nylon variants).
Azelaic acid's name
stems from the
action of
nitric acid (azote, nitrogen, or azotic...
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important route to
azelaic acid. The
coproduct is
nonanoic acid: H17C8CH=CHC7H14CO2H + 4"O" → HO2CC7H14CO2H + H17C8CO2H
Esters of
azelaic acid find applications...
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treat perioral dermatitis are oral tetracycline,
pimecrolimus cream, and
azelaic gel. However, some of
these medications can't be used for
prolonged periods...
- hydroquinone,
however it is less
effective at
lightening and also carcinogenic.
Azelaic acid is
another option.
Mercury was
commonly used as a skin lightening...
