Baldness drug could be new acne fighter
NCT ID NCT07421804
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study will test whether a gel containing dutasteride, a drug usually used for hair loss, can treat facial acne. Fifty adults with acne will apply the dutasteride gel to one side of their face and either a placebo or a standard triple-combination acne gel to the other side. Researchers will compare how well each treatment clears acne and check for side effects over 12 weeks.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- topical dutasteride 0.05% gel
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a new topical option for treating facial acne, possibly with fewer side effects than current combination therapies.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-phase study (50 people) comparing against an established treatment. Dutasteride is not yet proven for acne and may cause local irritation or other side effects.
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