Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Noting an acid, CO2H-(CH2)7CO2H, formed by the oxidation of castor-oil, cocoanut oil, or Chinese wax. It crystallizes in leaflets which melt at 106° C. Also called
lepargylic acid and anchoic acid.
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- adjective organic chemistry Of or pertaining to
azelaic acid or its derivatives
Etymologies
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Examples
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If your child has lots of bumps or if they’re on the face, a doc may use a prescription-strength acne medicine called azelaic acid to reduce the risk of scarring.
You Raising Your Child Michael F. Roizen 2010
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If your child has lots of bumps or if they’re on the face, a doc may use a prescription-strength acne medicine called azelaic acid to reduce the risk of scarring.
You Raising Your Child Michael F. Roizen 2010
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If your child has lots of bumps or if they’re on the face, a doc may use a prescription-strength acne medicine called azelaic acid to reduce the risk of scarring.
You Raising Your Child Michael F. Roizen 2010
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If your child has lots of bumps or if they’re on the face, a doc may use a prescription-strength acne medicine called azelaic acid to reduce the risk of scarring.
You Raising Your Child Michael F. Roizen 2010
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Stopping an offending drug or treating an underlying condition probably won’t cause the patches to fade, but they may be lightened somewhat by using a nonprescription bleaching cream containing hydroquinone (Black & White Bleaching Cream, Esoterica), either alone or together with a prescription exfoliating cream such as azelaic acid (Azelex) or tretinoin (Renova).
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Stopping an offending drug or treating an underlying condition probably won’t cause the patches to fade, but they may be lightened somewhat by using a nonprescription bleaching cream containing hydroquinone (Black & White Bleaching Cream, Esoterica), either alone or together with a prescription exfoliating cream such as azelaic acid (Azelex) or tretinoin (Renova).
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Two prescription antimicrobial drugs, metronidazole (MetroGel and generic) and azelaic acid (Finacea), can control eruptions.
Red in the face? How to tell whether it's acne or rosacea 2010
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Two prescription antimicrobial drugs, metronidazole (MetroGel and generic) and azelaic acid (Finacea), can control eruptions.
Red in the face? How to tell whether it's acne or rosacea 2010
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A doctor can prescribe a topical antibiotic such as metronidazole MetroGel, which works as a powerful anti-inflammatory, or Finacea, made from azelaic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties, to control symptoms.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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A doctor can prescribe a topical antibiotic such as metronidazole MetroGel, which works as a powerful anti-inflammatory, or Finacea, made from azelaic acid, which has anti-inflammatory properties, to control symptoms.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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