[National and international experiences with azelaic acid cream in the treatment of papulo-pustular acne]

Abstract

In a series of investigation using 20% azelaic acid as a therapy for acne, it was found that the treatment, compared with most common therapies (benzoylperoxide, oral tetracycline) significantly reduced inflamed lesions in papulo-pustular acne. The rates of improvement obtained indicate that topical azelaic acid treatment can be considered an effective therapy for papulo-pustular acne and it compares well with other agents. Azelaic acid cream shows a progressive and significant beneficial effect and its action is more pronounced in long-term treatment.