In this video, we’re going to look into Azelaic Acid for Hair Loss. Maybe you’ve heard that azelaic acid could be a powerful way to fight hair loss but you’re not sure if it’s true or not. In this video you’ll learn if there is any truth behind these claims using scientific studies, you’ll learn the best way to use azalea acid for your hair, and how to avoid any side effects along the way. Original Article:
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Azelaic acid is an organic compound with the chemical formula of C9H16O4. It is also known as nonanedioic acid due to it having nine carbons. You can count these carbons on the illustration bellow; they are the pointy, unlabeled ridges.
As you can see, the last carbon on each end is double bonded to an oxygen (O) as well as singe bonded to a hydroxyl (OH). This gives it two carboxyl functional groups (-COOH), making it a part of the crystalline dicarboxylic acid family (1). Dicarboxylic acids are used in the production of many products, such as (2):
* Food
* Fragrances
* Polyamides
* Lubricants
* Adhesives
* Polyesters
* Pharmaceuticals
Azelaic acid also has a free oxygen radical, the scavenger activity of which reduces inflammation (3).
Azelaic Acid in Nature
Of the dicarboxylic acids, azelaic acid is the most well-known. It is produced by Malassezia furfur, a harmless fungi present on everyone’s skin, and is found in (3):
* Whole grain cereals
* Rye
* Barley
* Animal products
In plants, azelaic acid plays an important role in responding to infection by serving to signal for the production of pathogen fighting components such as salicylic acid (4).
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Disclaimer
This video is for educational purposes only and is not intended to treat, diagnose or cure any disease
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