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Evaluation of the Role of Propionibacterium Acnes in the Inflammatory Lesions Associated With Acne Vulgaris
In Brief
An observational study evaluating Skin biopsy and Blood draw for Acne. Completed, enrolled 34 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the response of acne patients and healthy control patients to the P. acnes bacteria. Half a tube of blood will be drawn from all participants to determine whether or not they have antibodies to the P. acnes bacterium. Anywhere from 1 to 4 skin biopsies of acne pimples or normal control skin will be taken from all subjects for further analysis in the lab to determine whether the inflammation in these pimples can be reduced using anti-P.acnes antibodies.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
4-millimeter punch biopsies will be performed on all subjects (acne patients and healthy controls)
Approximately half a tube of blood will be drawn from all participants in the study