Skinoren contains Azelaic acid which is a saturated dicaroxylic acid found naturally in wheat, rye and barley. It is effective against a number of skin conditions when applied topically in a cream formation of 20%.
Azelaic acid is used in the treatment of acne. Azelaic acid displays bacteriostatic and bactericidal properties against a variety of aerobic and anaerobic micro-organisms present on acne-bearing skin.
Azelaic acid effects the hornification process of the epidermal cells and is therefore able to exert a therapeutically positive effect on the formation of comedones (blackheads, whiteheads) which occur in acne. |
