Azelaic Acid

Azelaic Acid is my favorite ingredient of all time!
In this video we review the following:
Azelaic Acid for Hyperpigmentation
Azelaic Acid for Acne
Azelaic Acid for Rosacea
Azelaic Acid for Melasma
Product Recommendations mentioned:
The Ordinary Azelaic Acid Suspension 10%
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Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster (1 fl. oz.)
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Glytone Enhance Brightening Complex (1 fl. oz.)
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EltaMD UV Clear Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 (1.7 oz.)
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Azelaic Acid the Ordinary
Azelaic Acid Paulas choice these are both Azelaic Acid Suspension 10.
Glytone Azelaic Acid also includes a low percentage Glycolic Acid.
If you are looking for a prescription-strength Azelaic Acid 15 % or Azelaic Acid 20 % consider telemedicine. I mentioned Apostrophe.com which is an online telemedicine site.
In the skincare routine, we review using Azelaic Acid and Niacinamide together as well as other actives like Azelaic acid and Vitamin C or Azelaic Acid and Salicyclic Acid.
Hope you enjoyed this video! Please like and subscribe☺️
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Let me know if you have any questions and what video you would like to see next!
#Azelaicacid #Hyperpigmentation #Dermatologist
Disclaimer: This video is not intended to provide diagnosis, treatment, or medical advice. Content provided on this KZbin channel is for informational purposes only. Please consult with a physician or other healthcare professional regarding any medical or health-related diagnosis or treatment options. Information on this KZbin channel should not be considered as a substitute for advice from a healthcare professional. The statements made about specific products throughout this video are not to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease.

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Time stamps: What’s Azelaic Acid- 01:01 How it works- 01:49 How to use in Skincare routine- 05:32 Tips for Tolerance- 07:51 How to get easy Rx- 09:11 Product Recs- 09:31

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[@IM-uh5tk]

Video summary: - Produced naturally in the skin - Limits melanin production - Helps for hyperpigmentation, dark spots, acne, skin texture - Is anti-inflammatory - Plays well with other ingredients/actives and is well-tolerated by most people (may tingle initially though) - Is not photo-unstable so can be used in the morning before sunscreen

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YES! Another dermatologist of color on KZbin that I've come across besides ( Dr. Vanitta Rattan) who is also amazing. Thank God for you also Dr. Alexis Stephens I automatically subscribed to your channel after viewing this video.

[@Yinskiiii]

Derek Ponce lmao dr rattan is not even a dermatologist. I think she’s a bit shady, because i’ve heard she fakes the dark spots ‘before’ photos for her anti discoloration clinic. I suggest doing more research on her, before further watching her.

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@@Yinskiiii Thank you she is not a term she is a product peddler.. Embarrassing she is not even black lol 😂

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I found Dr. Vanita Rattan recently and her videos are very knowledgeable.

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Lucy Jade she never claimed to be black? Shes clearly an indian woman and Indians/south asians also suffer from hyperpigmentation/melasma which is her main area of focus

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@@Yinskiiii she never claimed to be a dermatologist. She clearly says multiple times in all her videos she works in her lab

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[@sarahwood991]

You've literally answered all the questions I had about this ingredient! Thank you so much

[@natasha968]

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[@HarrisPilton789]

Your skin looks absolutely gorgeous!

[@SheBeast-OG]

This got me back on my Finacea after messing around with gimmicky skincare for a while. Can't wait to see more from you!

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[@tegad1612]

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I appreciate you showing how a skin condition presents on different skin tones. So necessary

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[@emholland]

Girl. Where have you been all my skincare life?!!! I’m currently binging all your videos!! I’m a pharmacist, so I appreciate all the chemistry!

[@misscraze4036]

I appreciate that you shared your morning routine. A lot of ppl are misinformed about skin care. I learned this from another Derm on YT less is better.

[@gpizano6691]

We need a skin care routine video!❤️🙏🏼

[@mimieemmanuel9469]

A skin care routine for different types of skin problems eg one for hyperpigmentation, one for acne

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[@jessyca9833]

THANK YOU SO MUCH for offering scientific-based information and to show us all of these chart. I feel SO respected that you offer us such high-standard of knowledge. Thank you, thank you!

[@deshaank9161]

So glad to have found a Black derm on KZbin. Thank you SO MUCH For representing and providing such comprehensive info!

[@teteworld8353]

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[@QuirkyBoy]

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[@sweetmarsha]

Thank you so much for making this video! Azelaic Acid is one of favorite ingredients hands down. I’ve been using it paired with a niacinamide toner in the mornings and have seen great results.

[@pethaudiddorol]

Honestly I was incredibly lost about skincare before I found your channel... a powerhouse of information and yet you explain things so simply, no frills or gimmicks!

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[@emi-bs9rv]

Just found your channel and I absolutely love the content! ❤️ I've recently discovered azaleic acid, and it's a shame I didn't know about it earlier! My most favourite active of all time! Thanks for the upload❤️✨

[@L0R3N23]

LOVE to see a very informative and educational video on this topic from an awesome doctor that happens to share the same hue 👍🏾

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[@eboniarmstrong4401]

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[@MAK0948]

I’ve been using 15% Finacea foam along with licorice root extract and it helps my redness and rosacea quite a bit. But didn’t know I could use my vitamin C at the same time under it. So thanks for that tip

[@angelia1034]

Love the Paula’s Choice azaleic acid! It has salicylic acid too. I had a pimple that would not go away or mature for months. Once I started using it, the pimple mature and came out to the surface and now is long gone. It helped a lot with my hyperpigmentation although I also attributed the improvement to my hyperpigmentation to arbutin(Ordinary) and vit C (TruthTreatments) that I used.

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I stumbled upon your page because my 16yr old daughter wanted to go pick up sunscreen. I thought I should as well but didn’t know which sunscreen to look for so, I came to KZbin University. That was the beginning of last week and I find myself since then here on your channel daily looking for things that I know would be good for my skin. I love how knowledgeable you are!

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[@wh8416]

Thank you so much! I would love a weekly routine for hyper pigmentation to clear up how frequently chemical exfolients should be used, and how many should be combined at once! I've noticed sometimes it seems like we should use retinoid, vitamin c, alpha arbutin, and azalaic acid at once? Thank you again for all of your wonderful videos!

[@Cocoparis3959]

I Use The Ordinary Azelaic Acid cream. So smooth on the skin ! Thank you for your advices 👏 🇫🇷

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I love this she sounds so educational and she sounds like she really likes doing this and it makes it super interesting and entertaining

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Yay! I am so happy to hear this and thank you so much for the support💕

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@@DrAlexisStephens do you recommend toner?

[@menotyou8830]

Hi again dr. 😊 I just wanted to say that I tried the ord. azelaic acid after you recommended it (not to me personally lol) in the maskne vid for irritation. I had some lifestyle acne on my right cheek that had been stinging and super persistent. I applied the azelaic acid two alternate nights-super drying-but so incredibly helpful. I follow with ord HA+B5 and aloe gel. My painful stubborn irritation has about 90% gone. 🥰 THANK YOU 🙏🏽

[@RicheyJohnsonJr]

SUPER excited to see how to incorporate azelaic acid! The morning routine tip was sooooo helpful. Thanks!

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[@TheSimplyDone]

My biochemistry brain lives for your videos!!!! Love love love how you go over the pathways, inhibitions and compounds! #BlackChemistryNerd

[@akirajac6821]

Could you make a video about how to treat under eyes dark circles and fine lines? Thanks

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[@oliviamartin4563]

This answered all of my questions, thank you so so much❤️❤️❤️

[@88niteowl88]

Going to the dermatologist tomorrow. Asking for this and tretinoin. Dr. Dray and you are my favorite derms!!!! Thank you for taking the time to share your knowledge on this platform!

[@ilovepasta4eva932]

did these both help you?

[@88niteowl88]

@@ilovepasta4eva932 Yes! These actives are life changers for my skin! My family commented on how much these actives cleared my skin. I would say, consistency is definitely key! To God be the GLORY!

[@keshikhaashrinanthan5421]

@@88niteowl88 well in what percentage did you start from both tretinoin n azelaic acid?

[@rakiasmith3152]

What percentage did you start out at for azelaic acid?

[@jennavandermerwe8307]

Azelaic acid is such a wonderful ingredient yet Sephora only sells it in one product: the ordinary azelaic acid suspension. And the ordinary is online only so for me being a beauty advisor helping WOC find products for hyperpigmentation, it makes it very tricky. It’s sad there aren’t more gentle products being geared towards hyperpigmentation in deeper skin tones. Thank you for your incredible knowledge 💖

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I found your chanel while looking for a comparative video of Niacinamide serums and you’ve become my favorite skincare channel 🥺❤️

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Thank you for giving the steps in the skin care routine.

[@blvckbeauty]

Subscribed! Love to see a black dermatologist on KZbin !!

[@editediting6165]

For those who don’t know how to use ordinary azelaic acid follow these steps: during pm time apply moisturizer first and then after apply the azelaic on top then during am time apply moisturizer again and azaelaic then follow with spf. I recommend this azelaic to everyone who’s suffering from hyperpigmentation and irritation because it have helped my face so much and my face is happy. The side of darks pots it’s not that effective to my opinion, I need something stronger for clearing the remaining dark spots hope this will be helpful to those who are suffering with hyperpigmentation and dark spots too.

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Cosmetic chemistry! Wow! That’s so cool! New subscriber! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@riobutron9001]

I am so overwhelmed very overwhelmed thank you very much Dr Stephens. ❤️❤️❤️ You are such a heaven-sent for us!

[@Kiki-AndBeyond]

Hey Dr. Alexis!! I love elta md tinted. Please please do a video on How to lighten the mustache area and best way to remove hair without causing post inflammation hyperpigmentation. Would azelaic acid help in that area?

[@choubeila2996]

I had acne for 10 years ,using azelaic acid for 10 days no more acne no more redness

[@shebacynn1320]

Did it help with hyperpigmentation?

[@wiiiz3]

did you use the gel, the foam or the cream? and is it from finacea?

[@daniellesappleton]

Thank you so much for recommending the online dermatology!!

[@01jausten]

I love your channel! I love the chemistry & medical details, which you explain so succinctly. Can you please do a video about acid peels - home and in office - & explain how they work? Keep up the good work!

[@sunshine10429]

Thanks to you Dr. Alexis Stephen's I just received my new prescription for %15 Azaelic acid and 0.1% Tretinoin through Apostrophe. Thank you so much‼️ i love your content!

[@151SPICE070]

I wish you were my dermatologist 😭

[@rosemarieramsingh8749]

Same!!! Most derms up here in Canada have no idea about how to recognize conditions on black skin.

[@rhodniajohnson1731]

Alvaro de la Roca I agree! Wish she was mine as well!

[@brandinshaeffer8970]

So glad you mentioned it doesn't irritate your Eczema b/c I am always in fear of triggering mine! Really great video.

[@Natasha-oz6ik]

You popped up on my feed, I subbed right away, excited to follow you 👏🏾

[@audreyhowler]

So glad to hear azelaic acid plays well with others! Definitely going to add it in now, maskne has left so many dark spots on my chin. Thank you for sharing a routine that's simple!

[@fedorah8315]

It tingles soooo much 😭 but my skin texture has improved a lot

[@kirandhillon4803]

Dr Stephen your videos are superb . Thank you for all the knoeledge

[@Chanel15477]

Dr. Stephens, you're by far the best dermatologist on this platform!!! Thanks for all your thoroughness when explaining the product, what it's good for, and the percentage used.

[@lunararyreads573]

This is the product that changed my entire life for real I had severe cystic for years and this helped so well clear up my skin

[@ellahanna6675]

I’m so excited to hear this because I’m about to start Skinoren 20%. Did you have hyperpigmentation as well? Did it clear the hyperpigmentation,

[@annekimuhu4108]

What was your routine like

[@tshegofatsomolobe7270]

I love Azelaic Acid. I've been using it for over 4 years and it worked wonders on my acne and PIH. Luckily in SA, we have Skinoren which is sold over the counter in a cream 20% and a gel 15%.

[@hermajesty8637]

Dr S.,You are a godsend! Keep those videos coming. I'd like to think that you're keeping the men in mind as well when doing these videos. As such, please help the men of color--especially black men--who suffer with pseudofolliculitis barbae and post inflammatory hyperpigmentation. Thanks!

[@user-sr8mf2vg9p]

I am an olive skinned Asian, that has melasma for a very long time. When i went into menopause, my skin darkened on my neck, face, elbows and hands. I love your channel. Ty for all the great info.

[@SamMKKK]

0:42 Fam. Omg that’s me! Thanks for all your advice, Dr. Stephens. I was glad to hear you recommend other retinols over tret, because it’s burned and left dark marks on my skin. (I know this is only temporary, but the dark marks are pretty stark to me.)

[@rishushrestha9905]

Hi Dr, loving your videos. Can you please make a video on prescription Retin A for color skins please.

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Coming soon!

[@ManifestedDesires]

I’m in love with Azalaeic Acid because of your teaching and care. 😍

[@pinkflamingo79]

Thank you! Great info and you're so pleasant to listen to!

[@katrins.7596]

Please can you do a video of products that can be used when you are pregnant and /or nursing, and which to avoid?? That would be sooo helpful....big virtual hugs from Germany

[@underwaterseas]

Will you do a series on eczema-friendly products. I don’t know where to start when it comes to buying products safe for my sensitive skin, especially on my face.

[@brooklynbaby3984]

I'm so happy you made this video. I've started using Skinoren 15% gel 3 days ago and I really hope it will work with my acne. Your videos are so informative and easy to understand I appreciate that a lot. Thank you so much! 🤍🥰

[@mylcrowl]

This was an WONDERFUL video! Thank youuu

[@chivonev]

Omg!🤯🤯🤯 I think Azelaic acid might just be a perfect substitute for Retinol on dry skin! It helps with fine lines and hyperpigmentation without the downside of dryer skin. Thank you for this video😭💜💜💜

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Gorgeous skin, literally perfect lol

[@nebular2]

Glad i found your channel, a pleasure to watch - very informative !! Thank you !🙏

[@nicolemarr9173]

This was the best video I have seen on azelaic acid, thank you! I struggle with mild acne, and Winlevi and Alpharet (combo of lactic acid and retinol) all caused little irritation bumps on my skin. I finally decided to super simplify my routine and have been using just a cleanser, moisturizer, and sunscreen to get my skin back to equilibrium. I just got the 15% percent prescription azelaic acid gel, and am excited to start incorporating into my routine slowly. I plan to only use this active the next 3 months to see how it goes! I am a skin care junkie, so the slow and steady wins the race is a hard task lol.

[@lilypond5158]

Wow, I just started skincare and bought Azelaic acid because I heard it helps fade sunspots. But it turned out to make my skin so much less oily. Saved my skin.

[@anja6548]

Retinols and retinoids help fade sunspots too.

[@eve2000daley]

Love this video! I am interested in trying Apostrophe for my hyperpigmentation. I would love it if you could to a video in tretinoin on sensitive skin and if its safe for POC. Thank you!!

[@DrAlexisStephens]

Great suggestion!

[@jadaj.8275]

New Subbie from Philadelphia PA! yay a person of color Derm!!! You go girl!!

[@kiikat]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I really look forward to incorporating this into my skincare routine, although it's tough to get access to in Canada!