Uses of Azelex

Azelex medicine contains the active ingredient Azelaic Acid in the form of a topical cream. It is indicated in the treatment of mild to moderate acne. Let's learn about the uses and notes when using Azelex through the article below.

“What is Azelex?”. Azelex topical cream contains the active ingredient Azelaic Acid - an active ingredient of the dicarboxylic acid group. Azelaic acid works to kill, inhibit the growth of acne-causing bacteria on the skin and prevent the skin from clogging pores.

Azelex is used by applying to acne-prone skin. Before use, it is necessary to wash the acne skin to dry and apply the medicine with a frequency of 2 times / day (usually morning and night before going to bed). Patients should apply a thin amount of medicine and gently massage to help the drug absorb better. When applying the medicine, do not cover the skin with the medicine.
Adherence to dosage and regular use of drugs is one of the basic requirements to achieve high treatment effectiveness. The maximum effect of Azelex is achieved after 4 weeks of treatment, in case the symptoms do not improve after 12 weeks of taking the drug, the patient should notify the doctor. Do not exceed the recommended dose of the drug because acne may not improve and the risk of side effects will increase.

Azelex drug used to treat acne can cause some side effects as follows:
Local side effects include stinging, itching, burning of the skin where the medicine is applied... These are the side effects. common in the initial period of taking the drug and will disappear when the patient adapts to the effects of Azelex. To limit the irritating effect, the doctor may appoint the frequency of application is 1 time / day; Uncommon side effects: Decreased skin pigmentation; Allergic reactions: itching swelling, rash, difficulty breathing, dizziness ... Very rare but can be life-threatening.

Before using Azelex, patients need to inform their doctor about a history of allergies to drugs, food and drinks, especially history of allergies to Azelaic acid or to any of the ingredients in Azelex.
Avoid using other drugs on the skin area being treated with Azelaic Acid unless prescribed by your doctor. Avoid using products that can cause skin irritation such as soap-based cleansers, strong detergents or alcohol-based skin care products...
Patients should limit eating spicy, hot, and sour foods and limit alcoholic beverages.
Azelex should only be used in pregnant women when clearly needed. For women who are breastfeeding, Azelex can be excreted through the breast milk barrier, so patients should consult a doctor before treatment.
Azelex can interact with some drugs, leading to an increased risk of side effects, reducing the treatment effect of Azelex. Therefore, the patient needs to inform the doctor about the drugs (prescription, over-the-counter, dietary supplement) being used to achieve effective treatment.
Hope with the information about acne medication Azelex will help the process of use and treatment in patients achieve high efficiency. Thereby, minimizing the side effects occurring on the skin.