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(@winterblues)

Posted : 07/15/2015 8:41 am

hi all

 

I know with accutane you have to wait a minimum of 6 months after treatment to get any laser type treatment, is it the same for doxy?

 

i have mild acne but most of it is rosacea-acne which I hear is best treated by doxy. i am seeing a derm in 2 weeks but just wanted to get some idea before going. I know i definitely want laser at some point for the permanent redness/blood vessels etc.

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(@tracy521)

Posted : 07/15/2015 9:33 am

no its not the same for doxy. as long as you have been off of it for a day or so you will be fine to get any procedure done. they dont like to treat you while on doxy because it can make you photosensitive. good luck!

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(@winterblues)

Posted : 07/15/2015 9:48 am

thanks so much!! that's a relief

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(@tracy521)

Posted : 07/15/2015 10:29 am

you are very welcome! :)

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