Acne antibiotics may reshape your Body's bacteria
NCT ID NCT02713607
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at how the antibiotic doxycycline changes the bacteria on the skin and in the gut of people with acne. Researchers will compare these changes between acne patients and healthy volunteers. The goal is to better understand the link between acne, antibiotics, and the body's microbiome.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
doxycycline
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help explain how antibiotics change the body's bacteria in acne, potentially guiding better treatments.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase study focused on understanding, not treating. Results may not lead to new therapies or apply to everyone with acne.
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Conditions
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Locations
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UC Davis Dept of Dermatology
Sacramento, California, 95816, United States