ACNE VULGARIS

This study tests if taking isotretinoin (a vitamin A derivative) once a week works as well as taking a daily antibiotic (doxycycline) for moderate acne. About 50 people aged 12 and older will receive one of the two treatments for four months. The goal is to find a safer, effectiv…

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 tests a new technology called cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) for treating moderate-to-severe acne. CAP uses reactive oxygen and nitrogen to kill bacteria and help skin heal. The trial will compare CAP to a placebo in 220 adults aged 18-40 to see if it safely reduces acn…

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 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 tests whether a common eye drop (timolol) can reduce red marks left after acne, comparing it to a standard laser treatment (IPL). About 60 people with acne redness will receive either the drops or laser sessions. The goal is to see if the drops are a safe, affordable, …

This study looks at how two common acne antibiotics, sarecycline and doxycycline, change the bacteria in your gut and on your skin. Researchers will track 30 people with acne to see if these treatments increase antibiotic-resistant bacteria or alter the balance of fungi and yeast…