Azelaic acid and Itching - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Itching is reported as a side effect among people who take Azelaic acid (azelaic acid), especially for people who are female, 60+ old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Dupixent, and have Acne.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Itching when taking Azelaic acid. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 728 people who have side effects when taking Azelaic acid from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Azelaic acid?

Azelaic acid has active ingredients of azelaic acid. eHealthMe is studying from 737 Azelaic acid users. Check the latest studies of Azelaic acid.

What is Itching?

Itching is found to be associated with 3,210 drugs and 4,534 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Itching.

On Jul, 16, 2026

728 people reported to have side effects when taking Azelaic acid.
Among them, 15 people (2.06%) have Itching.

Among these 15 people:

How long have people been on Azelaic acid when they have Itching? *

What is the gender of people who have Itching when taking Azelaic acid? *

female: 88.89 %
male: 11.11 %

What is the age of people who have Itching when taking Azelaic acid? *

What are other drugs people take besides Azelaic acid? *

What are other side effects people have besides Itching? *

Rashes (redness): 8 people, 53.33%
Swelling Face: 4 people, 26.67%
Skin Burning Sensation: 4 people, 26.67%
Skin Exfoliation (removal of the oldest dead skin cells): 2 people, 13.33%
Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 2 people, 13.33%
Dry Skin: 2 people, 13.33%
Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (use of substance during pregnancy): 2 people, 13.33%
Skin Irritation: 2 people, 13.33%
Skin Blushing/flushing (a sudden reddening of the face, neck): 1 person, 6.67%
Skin Warm: 1 person, 6.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 4 people, 26.67%
Rosacea (a skin condition that causes facial redness): 3 people, 20.00%
Dermatitis Atopic (inflammatory, chronically relapsing, non-contagious and pruritic skin disorder): 3 people, 20.00%
Perioral Dermatitis (facial rash that causes bumps to develop around the mouth): 1 person, 6.67%
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (malignant (cancer) cells form in the lymph system): 1 person, 6.67%
Dermatitis Allergic (inflammation of the skin due allergic reaction): 1 person, 6.67%
Depression: 1 person, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on azelaic acid (the active ingredients of Azelaic acid) and Azelaic acid (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

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