{"title":"PubMed — Azelaic acid properties and mode of action","entity_type":"Source","slug":"azelaic-acid-properties-mode-action","canonical_url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/sources/azelaic-acid-properties-mode-action","dates":{"date_modified":"2026-05-11","date_reviewed":"2026-05-11"},"mcp_eligible":true,"evidence_sources":[],"product_fact_sources":[],"related_entities":[{"title":"Azelaic Acid","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/ingredients/azelaic-acid"},{"title":"The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/products/the-ordinary-azelaic-acid-suspension-10"},{"title":"Dark Spots from Acne","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/dark-spots-from-acne"},{"title":"How do I fade dark spots left from acne?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-do-i-fade-dark-acne-scars"},{"title":"Facial Hyperpigmentation","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/concerns/facial-hyperpigmentation"},{"title":"How do I fade dark patches on my face?","url":"https://skinknowledgebase.com/questions/how-do-i-fade-dark-patches-on-my-face"}],"body_sections":[{"heading":"Quick Summary","paragraphs":["Peer-reviewed azelaic acid source supporting mechanism context."]},{"heading":"What Studied","paragraphs":["Review article on azelaic acid properties and mode of action."]},{"heading":"Main Findings","paragraphs":["The source supports azelaic acid mechanism discussion for blemish-prone and uneven-looking tone routines."]},{"heading":"Why It Matters","paragraphs":["This source supports the azelaic-acid path and The Ordinary product rationale."]}],"source_type":"peer_reviewed","original_source_url":"https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24280644/"}