Azelaic acid for Hair Loss

I've come across another possible remedy for hair loss. Its' called Azelaic acid. Azelaic acid is a simple molecule that is found in some whole grains and in trace amounts in human bodies. Although an acid, it is an extremely weak acid, weaker than vinegar.


Currently Azelaic acidis used in medicine as in Azelex, which is a cream base containing Azelaic acid as 20% of its weight. Azelex is used in the treatment of acne. It's possible that Azelaic acid can help to stimulant hair growth. A report conducted by Stamatiadis in 1988 suggested that azelaic acid (and combinations of it and zinc ion and vitamin B6) was a strong type I 5-alpha reductase (5-AR) inhibitor. The enzyme 5-AR (both types I and II) convert testosterone to dihydrotestosterone. DHT is known to contribute to male prostate enlargement (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) and to damage hair follicles


Although there aren't sufficient clinical studies studies to back up Azelaic acid as a hair growth treatment, people are purchasing Skinoren azelaic acid cream which contains about 20% Azelaic acid from New Zealand. A Dr.Razack recommends that you should speak with a physician first since this cream contains a high percentage of Azelaic acid.

To read his article click here Azelaic acid is included in commercial products such as Crinogen and Revivogen.

The prices on these products range from $20 to over $100 a month depending on what you order.

If any of you have used Azelaic acid we'd love to hear your comments. Until next time....have a great hair day.