The fat tax: Long-term, systemic antibiotic use for the treatment of adolescent acne can promote fat accumulation

A growing body of evidence is showing that the healthy gut microbiome—a community of microorganisms that live together in the gut—influences many aspects of human growth and development, especially during adolescence. While there are many physiologic changes during this time, one of the most outward facing, and sometimes distressing, is the development of acne.