Medical disclaimer

The editorial portions of this site are an educational reference about azelaic acid, not medical advice or a recommendation to buy or use a product. Separately, the care-plan section is commercial: Azelaic Rx may receive revenue from purchases initiated through the provider-review flow. Completing intake or payment does not guarantee a prescription; a licensed provider must determine whether treatment is appropriate. Azelaic acid is FDA-approved in specific prescription topical products and strengths (including Finacea for rosacea and Azelex for acne). A compounded prescription offered through the care flow is not itself FDA-approved. Over-the-counter azelaic-acid serums are cosmetics, not FDA-approved drugs. This site's application tools do unit arithmetic on label-published quantities; they do not prescribe, adjust or recommend treatment. Azelaic acid commonly causes burning, stinging or tingling in the first weeks of use; hypopigmentation has been reported and people with dark complexions should watch for early pigment changes; worsening of asthma has been reported. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, decisions about any skin treatment belong with your clinician. Reading this site does not create a professional relationship. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call your local emergency number.