Azelaic acid is a type of acid that's found in some grains like rye, wheat, and barley. It's naturally produced by Malassezia furfur (also known as Pityrosporum ovale), a yeast found on healthy skin.

Skin care acids tend to generate a lot of buzz on social media. Hyaluronic acid and glycolic acid are cult favorites, but recently azelaic acid has been getting some well-deserved attention. Despite ...

Brown skin produces more melanin, and melanin-producing cells called melanocytes are unusually reactive. Any inflammation, a breakout, a wax burn, even aggressive exfoliation, can trigger ...

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Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is an inflammatory skin condition, where the body attacks hair follicles. Certain chemical peel ingredients may help improve HS symptoms, but more research is necessary.