The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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ISSUE976
June 7, 1996
Azelaic Acid - A New Topical Drug for Acne
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Azelaic Acid - A New Topical Drug for Acne
June 7, 1996 (Issue: 976)
Azelaic acid, a naturally occurring heptanedicarboxylic acid, has been marketed in the USA as a 20% cream (Azelex - Allergan) for treatment of acne. The drug has been available in Europe for several years.
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