Double-blind Comparison of Azelaic Acid 20% Cream and its Vehicle in Treatment of Papulo-pustular Rosacea

Authors

  • Roar Bjerke
  • Ole Fyrand
  • Klaus Graupe

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/000155599750009906

Abstract

Previous investigations have indicated that topical azelaic acid has beneficial effects in rosacea. This 3-month randomized, double-blind, multicentre study compared the efficacy and safety of azelaic acid 20% cream with its vehicle, in the treatment of papulo-pustular rosacea. A total of 116 patients were enrolled in the study and medication was applied twice daily. Azelaic acid cream produced significantly greater mean reductions in total inflammatory lesions than did vehicle (azelaic acid: 73.4%

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Published

1999-11-01

How to Cite

Bjerke, R., Fyrand, O., & Graupe, K. (1999). Double-blind Comparison of Azelaic Acid 20% Cream and its Vehicle in Treatment of Papulo-pustular Rosacea. Acta Dermato-Venereologica, 79(6), 456–459. https://doi.org/10.1080/000155599750009906

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