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[desperatelyseekingclearing]

I don't know what to do. I've been off of doxcycline for 2 weeks and my skin was relatively clear, but going into my 3rd week, my skin is going downhill. I have a bunch of tiny whiteheads that are erupting on my forehead and my cheeks. Should I go back on the doxy? It wasn't really helping before, but I'm worried my face is going to start back at square 1. Any advice would help at this point.

[awakeodin]

Did you quit without easing off it?

And how long were you on it?

I tried that for Minocycline 100mg/day a few weeks ago, and like you said... around the two week mark my skin went downhill with red spots and white heads.

These last few days I put myself on 100mg/twice a day, to help the breakout until I see the dermatologist in a month. My doctor previously told me that it's usually advised to slowly come off them, as did the pharmacy.

And I believe it's a couple month process coming off them completely.

I honestly have no clue if it helps or not, or how long the "weakness" to acne in your body lasts after antibiotics, and when it returns to normal/pre medication.

[laura.yancie]

I have been offf doxycycline for about a month now and my skin is JUST starting to calm down. Good drug while you are on, bad once you get off.