The cream contains azelaic acid attacks a bacteria, called P.acnes, which plays an important role in acne. By killing this bacteria, it helps to remove one of the essential causes of acne. Skinoren can also reduce the growth of the harder outermost skin cells that block the pores of the skin to cause whiteheads and blackheads. Unblocking the pores can reduce the number of whiteheads and blackheads. It can also reduce inflammation of the sebaceous glands by reducing the number of bacteria on the affected areas of the skin. t can also be useful at reducing pigmentation, which means it’s particularly useful for darker-skinned patients whose acne spots can leave persistent pigmentation marks.
Common side effects include: itching, redness, or burning at the application site. Less common side effects include: pain, discolouration, dryness, or scaling at the application site. Side effects may vary from one person to the next, as with any medication. You should always read the manufacturer’s Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) using this or any other medication.
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