Weekly isotretinoin vs tetracycline for moderate acne
Treatments studied
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This trial tests a weekly dose of isotretinoin (a strong acne medicine) versus a standard tetracycline antibiotic for treating moderate acne. It aims to find a simpler, effective option with fewer side effects.
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Who can take part
- You are 12 years old or older.
- You have moderate acne (not mild or severe).
- You have not taken isotretinoin (Accutane) in the past 6 months.
- You are not pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- You do not have active serious mental health issues (like major depression, mania, or psychosis) in the past year.
- You do not have kidney or liver disease, high triglycerides, or a history of pseudotumor cerebri.
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