Can a diabetes drug clear up acne? new study says maybe
NCT ID NCT07357337
First seen Jan 26, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 12 times
Summary
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, and their acne was scored using standard grading systems. The goal was to see if metformin offers a new, effective option for acne.
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Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital
Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan
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