title: [National and international experiences with azelaic acid cream in the treatment of papulo-pustular acne].
abstract: In a series of investigation using 20% azelaic acid as a therapy for acne, it was found that the treatment, compared with most common therapies (benzoylperoxide, oral tetracycline) significantly reduced inflamed lesions in papulo-pustular acne. The rates of improvement obtained indicate that topical azelaic acid treatment can be considered an effective therapy for papulo-pustular acne and it compares well with other agents. Azelaic acid cream shows a progressive and significant beneficial effect and its action is more pronounced in long-term treatment.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Cavicchini
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Caputo
mesh_terms: D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000284:Administration, Oral; D000293:Adolescent; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D003998:Dicarboxylic Acids / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009824:Ointments; D013752:Tetracycline / Q000008:administration & dosage; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D003998:Dicarboxylic Acids; D009824:Ointments; C010038:azelaic acid; D013752:Tetracycline; D001585:Benzoyl Peroxide
vernacular_title: Esperienze cliniche nazionali ed internazionali con una crema a base di acido azelaico nel trattamento dell'acne papulo-pustolosa.