Acne study digs into gut bugs and skin fats

NCT ID NCT02713607

First seen Feb 15, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study looks at how acne and the antibiotic doxycycline affect the bacteria and fats on your skin and in your gut. Researchers will compare people with and without acne, and see how these change after taking antibiotics. The goal is to learn more, not to test a new treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • UC Davis Dept of Dermatology

    Sacramento, California, 95816, United States

Conditions

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