Can a diabetes drug clear up acne? new study says maybe
Symptom relief
Completed
This study tested whether oral metformin, a common diabetes medication, can treat moderate to severe acne. Researchers compared it to doxycycline, a standard antibiotic for acne. Sixty-eight participants took either metformin twice daily or doxycycline once daily for 12 weeks, an…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Ghurki Trust and Teaching Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 14, 2026 12:04 UTC