According to one report in 1988, azelaic acid in combination with zinc sulfate in vitro was found to be a potent (90% inhibition) 5α-reductase inhibitor, similar to the hair loss drugs finasteride and dutasteride. In vitro research during mid-1980s evaluating azelaic acids depigmenting (whitening) capability concluded it is effective (cytotoxic to melanocytes) at only high concentrations.A 1996 review claimed 20% AzA is as potent as 4% hydroquinone after a period of application of three months without the latters adverse effects and even more effective if applied along with tretinoin for the same period of time. Brand names
Brand names for azelaic acid include Dermaz 99, Crema Pella Perfetta (micronized azelaic acid, kojic dipalmitate, and liquorice extract), Azepur99, Azetec99, Azaclear (azelaic acid and niacinamide), AzClear Action, Azelex, White Action cream, Finacea, Finevin, Melazepam, Skinoren, Ezanic, Azelac, Azaderm, (Acnegen, Eziderm, Acnicam, Azelexin in Pakistan)

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DermNet treatments/azelaic-acid"Azelaic Acid Topical". MedlinePlus.
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Diastasis recti
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Diastasis (physiology)


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