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Azelaic Acid for Acne
Side Effects
Azelaic acid can cause burning, stinging, dry skin, and redness. Try to keep the cream off skin areas that don't have acne. Wash your hands after you apply the cream. Also, keep azelaic acid away from the eyes, mouth, and inside the nose.
See Drug Reference for a full list of side effects. (Drug Reference is not available in all systems.)
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: February 3, 2011 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology |
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