In this post, I discuss my experience with azelaic acid. What is azelaic acid good for? During my visits with my dermatologists, if my skin didn’t tolerate hydroquinone, he was going to write me an azelaic acid prescription for my dark spots. Azelaic acid is generally well tolerated, even on sensitive skin. Azelaic acid works by reducing melanin production in hyperactive areas. This makes It great at treating melasma. It has also been used to improve the appearance of acne,…