Influence of azelaic acid on acne pathogenesis

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I In current literature review the physicochemical properties, peculiarities of mode of action and pharmacokinetics of azelaic and influence of azelaic on pathogenetic aspects of acne are characterized.

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A. N. Khlebnikova

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

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