Archive · 5 Dec 2025

Acne Drug May Reduce Schizophrenia Risk

Acne Drug May Reduce Schizophrenia Risk

A medicine often used to treat acne, called doxycycline, might also help lower the chance of developing schizophrenia.

A new study found that teenagers who took this medicine while getting mental health care were less likely to develop schizophrenia later in life compared to those who took other antibiotics.

This is exciting news because it could lead to new ways to prevent schizophrenia before it starts.

However, more research is needed to confirm these findings.

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