Azelaic Acid

Key points

• Stinging, burning, dryness or peeling can occur, particularly on sensitive or damaged skin.
• Keep the product away from eyes, mouth and other mucous membranes and avoid combining irritating products without advice.
• Facial swelling, breathing difficulty or widespread blistering needs urgent care.

Select a listed product and pack to order online. Whether it suits you depends on the exact product and skin diagnosis; ask your doctor or pharmacist.

Important safety checks

Asthma, very sensitive skin, pregnancy and other active skincare products require review. Report persistent lightening or other unexpected skin-colour change, especially in darker skin tones.

When to seek urgent care

Stop and seek urgent help for facial or throat swelling, breathing difficulty or a severe widespread reaction. Eye exposure with persistent pain or vision change needs prompt assessment.

Further reading

• Azelaic Acid Topical: MedlinePlus Drug Information
• FDA Approved Treatments for Rosacea | Rosacea.org