Azelaic acid is good and for several skin problems. Why? Azelaic acid is a saturated dicarboxylic acid found in wheat, rye, and barley. Like most (but probably not all) chemicals, azelaic acid can also be made in a lab by a good organic chemist. Figure: Azelaic acid   Azelaic acid and more soluble derivatives like azeloyl glycine (a.k.a. Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate) can be used to treat some skin problems, usually as part of a combo with other chemicals. Acne Azelaic acid is used to treat mild to moderate acne, it works by killing acne bacteria that multiply within blocked pores. Rosacea Azelaic acid decreases inflammation in rosacea. The mechanism of … Continue reading Azelaic acid. What is it good for?