The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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September 15, 2003
Azelaic Acid (Finacea) for Rosacea
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Azelaic Acid (Finacea) for Rosacea
September 15, 2003 (Issue: 1165)
Azelaic acid 15% gel (Finacea Berlex) is now available in the US for treatment of mild to moderate rosacea. A 20% cream formulation of the drug (Azelex Allergan; Medical Letter 1996; 38:52) has been marketed here since 1996 for treatment of acne. ...more
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