It may be treated with azelaic acid (4)

I believe the answer is:

acne

(Other definitions for acne that I've seen before include "Skin condition associated with pimples" , "Skin complaint" , "Youthful problem" , "Spotty complaint" , "Spotty skin condition" .)

I've seen this clue in The Wall Street Journal.

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