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Is Azelaic Acid an Effective Cure for Melasma?

i been using azelaic acid with retinoic acid , i just experimented on it because i read it over the internet, Can retinoic acid and azelaic acid go together?

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3 Doctor Answers | Asked by Lulu San in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan

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Melarase and Melapeel for melasma

Azelaic acid is one component in melasma treatment. I recommend Melarase creams for my patients, followed by once monthly MelaPeel facial peels for my melasma patients.

Azeleic acid as a trestment for melasma

Azeleic acid may help control but not cure melasma. There is no real cure for melasma at the moment-- just management. Azeleic acid has a skin brightening affect that may help fade dark marks but it is not generally the first line treatment--hydroquinone, when available, is.

Azelaic Acid helps melasma

Azelaic acid has both anti-inflammatory properties as well as the ability to inhibit one of the steps in the production of melanin pigment in the skin. Although it is not my first choice for treating melasma, it certainly can help. It will work more effectively with retinoic acid (tretinoin) as you mentioned. Hope this helps.

Elizabeth Piantanida, MD

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Colorado Springs Dermatologic Surgeon

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