Association of Acne Vulgaris With Oral Hygiene and Gingivitis

Last updated: May 24, 2024
Sponsor: Erzincan University
Overall Status: Active - Not Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Inflammatory Comedones

Scalp Disorders

Acne

Treatment

Periodontal examination

Clinical Study ID

NCT06237387
EUDF-OKUMUS-003
  • Ages 13-18
  • All Genders
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

The goal of this observational study is to learn about in the relationship between acne vulgaris and oral hygiene and gingivitis. The main questions it aims to answer are:

  • Is there a relationship between the severity of acne vulgaris lesions and the severity of plaque-related gingivitis?

  • Could oral hygiene or the severity of plaque-related gingivitis have an impact on the treatment of acne lesions?

Participants will;

  • First be examined at the dermatology clinic.

  • Then be examined at the periodontology clinic.

  • Participants with severe acne vulgaris lesions will be examined a second time at the dermatology clinic. (1.5 months after the first examination)

  • Regularly use the antibiotic containing 100 mg doxycycline prescribed in the dermatology clinic for acne treatment. (Patients deemed suitable by the dermatologist)

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Being systemically healthy

  • Not using any medication regularly

  • Not having received acne treatment before

  • Not having a known allergy to Doxycycline/Tetracycline antibiotics

  • Not having received periodontal disease treatment in the last 6 months

  • Not having taken antibiotics or anti-inflammatory drugs in the last month

  • Not having used antiseptic mouthwash in the last month

  • Being between the ages of 13-18

  • No radiographic bone loss or clinical attachment loss

  • Absence of any diagnosed psychiatric disease

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Smoking

  • Using antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs

  • Having significant psychological problems

  • Mouth breathing

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Periodontal examination
Phase:
Study Start date:
June 05, 2024
Estimated Completion Date:
July 15, 2024