How Skin Oil Composition Changes with Health and Treatments
Part of Genetic & congenital, Immune system & allergy, Skin clinical trials.
This study analyzes the natural oils your skin produces to understand how they change with different skin conditions and treatments. Researchers will collect tiny samples of skin oil using a special tape to learn if these patterns could help diagnose or monitor skin health.
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Who can take part
- Be at least 20 years old
- Not be allergic to adhesive tape (Sebutape)
- No lotions, sunscreen, or skincare products on your skin for at least 12 hours before sampling
- Qualify for one of four groups: healthy, with a skin condition, using skin treatments, or willing to try a short-term antibiotic
- Be assessed by the study doctor as healthy enough and suitable for the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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