Vestnik Dermatologii i Venerologii (Aug 2017)
Experience use of azelaic acid in patients with acne
Abstract
Treatment of acne is one of the important problems of modern dermatology. The goal of the research. The study of clinical efficacy and safety of the 15% azelaic acid in the form of Azelik-gel in the treatment of patients with papulo-pustular acne, mild to moderate in severity. Material and methods. Open comparative study of 8 weeks, which was attended by 75 patients. To assess the safety and efficacy of the therapy was performed clinical and biochemical blood and urine tests, evaluation of dermatological status, measurement of pH, moisture and oiliness of skin and analysis of DLQI. Results. 82% of patients receiving the Azelik-gel, marked clinical improvement or significant improvement. Conclusions. The results of the study indicate a high level of safety and tolerability of the Azelik-gel and obtained clinical results have shown its therapeutic efficacy in the treatment of papulo-pustular acne mild to moderate in severity.
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