| azelaic acid |
A naturally occurring dicarboxylic acid found in whole grain cereals. It is FDA approved as a topical preparation to treat acne vulgaris. It is also used by dermatologists to lighten pigmented skin. It has antimicrobial activity and normalizes keratinization and is also believed to inhibit DHT which is why it is used in some hair loss products.
출처: www.hairlossremedy.org/Hair_loss_glossary.htm
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| azelaic acid |
Azelaic acid like Retin-A is more commonly used in the treatment of acne and other skin conditions. It inhibits the activity of the enzyme 5 alpha-reductase, involved in the conversion of testosterone to DHT .
출처: www.americanhairloss.org/hair_loss_glossary/
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