Everyday creams may reshape your Skin's hidden ecosystem

NCT ID NCT03437005

First seen Mar 04, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looks at how using common skin creams—like antifungals, mild steroids, and moisturizers—changes the community of bacteria living on your skin. Researchers will test these creams on healthy adults over a short time to see which bacteria increase or decrease. The goal is to understand how everyday treatments affect the skin's natural microbiome.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • University of California, Davis, Department of Dermatology

    RECRUITING

    Sacramento, California, 95816, United States

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