Azelaic acid

What is Azelaic acid?

An acid used for blemish-prone and uneven-tone claims. Its status varies sharply: it is a prescription drug active at higher strengths in several markets and permitted only at low cosmetic concentrations, so a formula legal in one country can be unsellable in another.

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Also known as

아젤라산

Korean term

아젤라산

Last reviewed

July 23, 2026

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