ACNE VULGARIS

This study compares giving oral isotretinoin (a strong acne medication) right away versus the usual antibiotics for moderate acne in people with darker skin (Fitzpatrick types IV-VI). The goal is to see if early use of isotretinoin reduces acne-related dark spots better than stan…

This study compares a weekly dose of isotretinoin (a vitamin A derivative) to daily tetracycline antibiotics for treating moderate acne. Researchers want to see if the weekly approach works just as well, with fewer side effects and less reliance on antibiotics. The trial will enr…

This study tests whether cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) can safely and effectively treat moderate-to-severe acne. 220 adults aged 18-40 will receive either CAP or a placebo treatment once a week for six weeks. The goal is to see if CAP reduces acne lesions better than placebo, off…

This study tests whether a daily probiotic drink can improve immune function and reduce skin inflammation in women aged 40-60 going through menopause. Participants will drink either a probiotic or a plain milk drink for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure immune aging, inflammation…

This study tests if timolol eye drops, applied as a cream, can reduce the red marks left after acne. It compares the drops to intense pulsed light (IPL) therapy in 60 people aged 12 and older. The goal is to see if a simple, low-cost option can work as well as a laser treatment.

This study tests a cream called trifarotene on Chinese people aged 9 and older with moderate acne on the face and upper body. About 561 participants will apply the cream or a placebo daily for 12 weeks. The goal is to see if the cream reduces acne lesions and improves skin appear…

This study looks at how two common acne antibiotics, sarecycline and doxycycline, change the bacteria living in your gut and on your skin. Researchers will track these changes in 30 people with acne over the treatment period. The goal is to understand which antibiotic is gentler …