I just finished a three month long period of being on the doxycycline pill. I was also on two creams, clindamycin and tretinoin. These worked wonders on me, and cleared my skin up excellently. I had a follow-up with the dermatologist today, but wasn't really satisfied with what she recommended I do. She told me to alternate the creams every-other day, and to take a break from the pill for a little while. I had been noticing an increase in acne spots on my face the past couple of days, but that didn't seem to bother her. I am wondering if anyone else has been in this position before? I am hoping that my condition will get better with the creams still, but I don't have much hope. My ultimate fear is that my condition will return to the original, bad state. Can anyone give me any tips/comments?