MIRU
Evidence recordApplied to skin
Azelaic acid
Answer
Well studied in relation to calmer, clearer, more even-looking skin. And tends to be gentle.
Check the formulaEvidence grade
Strong
Several consistent, relevant sources or an authoritative synthesis support this bounded claim.
Where it stops
Not stated in this record yet
Sources
Sources · 1
- Reported numbers
- 15–20%, 20%
- Measured outcome
- acne, rosacea, melasma
- Studied formulation
- 15–20% azelaic acid
Finding
15–20% azelaic acid gave meaningful improvement across acne, rosacea and melasma; 20% comparable to hydroquinone for melasma.