Which antibiotic works best for skin infections? study reveals answer
NCT ID NCT03637400
First seen Jan 02, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 19 times
Summary
This study compared two common antibiotics, doxycycline and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole, to see which works better for treating uncomplicated skin infections like boils and cellulitis. 269 people aged 9 to 85 took part. The goal was to see if the infection cleared up within a few days and stayed gone for a month.
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Locations
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Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Torrance, California, 90509, United States
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Olive View-UCLA Medical Center
Sylmar, California, 91342, United States
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Washington University
St Louis, Missouri, 63130, United States
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