Medical term:
Finacea
azelaic acid
[az″ĕ-la´ik]a dicarboxylic acid occurring in whole grains and animal products; it has antibacterial effects on both aerobic and anaerobic organisms, particularly Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis, normalizes keratinization, and has a cytotoxic effect on malignant or hyperactive melanocytes; applied topically in the treatment of acne vulgaris.
Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an imprint of Elsevier, Inc. All rights reserved.
azelaic acid
A substance first identified in rancid oleic acid which interferes with anerobic glycolysis and mitochondrial activity. Azelaic acid has antimicrobial activity against Propionibacterium acnes and Staphylococcus epidermidis, possibly by inhibiting microbial protein synthesis.Dermatology
AZELEX Cream is indicated for the topical treatment of mild to moderate inflammatory acne vulgaris; another formulation, Finacea, is a topical gel used to manage inflammatory papules and pustules of mild to moderate rosacea.
Fringe oncology
Some anecdotal data suggest possible efficacy of alelaic acid in managing lentigo maligna, a form of melanoma.
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azelaic acid
An antibacterial drug used externally in the form of a skin cream. A brand name is Skinoren.Collins Dictionary of Medicine © Robert M. Youngson 2004, 2005
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