Alternation in the Human Microbiome With Commonly Used Topical Medications
Status:
Recruiting
Trial end date:
2026-09-28
Target enrollment:
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Summary
The global aim of this study is to investigate how the human microbiome changes from baseline
with commonly used topical medications such as topical antifungals, low to mid potency
topical steroids and emollients.
The specific aims are as follows:
1. Investigate whether ketoconazole cream, a commonly used topical antifungal, causes
alterations in the human skin microbiome with short-term use.
2. Investigate whether desonide 0.05 % ointment, a commonly used low potency topical
steroid, alters the human microbiome with short-term use.