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Oral Antibiotic
Efficacy
56%
Based on All Available Studies
Strength of Evidence
Note: Should never be used on its own and for a maximum of 3 months.
Oral Antibiotic
Acne.org’s Real World Take
Antibiotics should be used for a maximum of 3 months, provide only moderate benefit and only to some people, and may lead to side effects and strains of resistant bacteria. Studies do show doxycycline can reduce severe acne in the short term, and as far as oral antibiotics are concerned, it’s usually the go-to, but approach with caution and stay your own advocate.
Oral Antibiotic
How to Get It
Have a dermatologist? Make an appointment to get this medication. Don't have a dermatologist? See The American Academy of Dermatology Physician Database to find one.
Used Doxycycline? Rate It:
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October 28, 2009
Cons:
vomiting, tiredness,nausea, dry skin and making face to wrinkle and scary and worst..
I had used this doxy. before 3 months for 1 week bcos of one or two acne on my face mainly for redness & inflammation. It make small acne into very cysts big acne. I taken on night and when saw my face on mirror in morning my two small acne become very big cysts acne with full pledged. still i does not lose hope. I tried for one week my face full of big acne i stopped taking this medicine. Dont to be over confidence on this doxy... i also used azithromycin .no antibiotic is suitable for me.usually i have 1 or 2 acne but my face with many zits, scar, pigmentation,redness..Now i lose hope on taking antibiotic..Now i just apply fresh neem leaves paste in my head, face, neck & shoulders wait for 5 minutes then i rinse with water.I strongly believe in this method with 2 days i saw dramastic result on my face.. no need to take antibiotic and make me to feel sick.Neem is antibacterial, anti fungal and anti viral.Permanent solution for acne.Dont masturbate for 2 week to see results.
September 16, 2009
Pros:
I have noticed that the size of cyst have lowered alot. Have been having less and less breakouts a week.
Cons:
Face is very sensitive to the sun. Upset stomach when not taken with food.
I have used this product for about 3 months before. I was clear of acne for an entire summer with very few breakouts here and there but no new cyst.
About a few weeks ago when summer was ending and school was starting up, I started notcing cyst forming around my left cheek. I immediately went to my physician to renew my presriciption to doxycycline.
Since I have been using doxy again about 2 weeks ago I noticed that those cyst have lowered since then. I still experience breakouts here and there but nothing but nothing as bad.
I still suffer from new acne but cysts have decreseased since renewing my prescription. I also suffer from scars left from the cyst but have noticed a slight imporvement.
Overall i suggest using this antibiotic if you are experiencing cystic acne. If it doesnt work immediately, just wait it out and you will start seeing improvements the more consistint u are with the medication
July 22, 2009
Pros:
Cleared up my acne very quickly...been using this medication in addition to Retin-a and has worked wonders.
Cons:
Sun sensitivity and get some stomach aches every now and then but over all Ive been able to tolerate it.
Been using retin-a for 10 yrs now and was starting to develop cystic acne around my chin so my doctor gave me this medication to try in addition to my retin-a and I have noticed a big change. My acne has cleared up 90% ,my skin looks alot smoother and my pores are smaller.
July 20, 2009
Pros:
seems to be working ok, its only been a week
Cons:
super sensitive to sun, be careful
some peeling
im also using this with epiduo at night, and clindamycin in the morning.. so im not sure which one is working..but it may be the whole combo that is. i still have about 6 pimples currently, but they are in their final stage and i have some scarring which i hope this will also take care of. i reccomend it, give it a try.
July 9, 2009
Pros:
Does work in time
Cons:
Takes a looooooooong time to work, and I don't like taking medication for a long time. Also gave me terrible, terrible nightmares, which is common.
If it starts to give you nightmares, switch.
June 16, 2009
Pros:
???not sure as yet
Cons:
my face itches badly, my neck itches, the skin around my eyes,including eyelids are peeling and it hurts.skin around my mouth peels..it TARGETs sensitive areas.
still using itand waiting to see results
June 6, 2009
Pros:
less cysts, slows the acne process
Cons:
works moderately well, don't expect this to be the cure for acne, it merely suppresses it, and doesn't exactly get rid of acne completely.
i've been taking the antibiotics this with retin-a micro. I fully regret it all. but because this is a review for doxycycline i will say that it definitely works, but its just not something you can keep taking for the rest of your life (at least to me it just doesn't seem right) If you guys want to slow down your acne, its good, but don't expect any cures, or a completely clear skin.... I dont know what it was but after i started this regime (retin-a & doxy) my skin has been so ridiculously oily, it is the worst my skin has ever freaking been... I recently stopped using doxycycline and i'm starting to get these random cyst (not a lot just a few) around my jaw line and neck, body acne is kind of increasing again i am now considering accutane
June 5, 2009
Pros:
None? It didn't work one bit.
Cons:
For some strange reason, it made me throw up some nights.
Maybe I'm simply resistant to antibiotics and if you are too it probably won't work for you either.
June 4, 2009
Pros:
Works quite well since the results is observable. Less oily and lessen the acne that popped out.
Cons:
Stomach felt very painful if the pills are taken on empty stomach. I've even experienced acidic stomach and had to consult the doctor to prescribe me with the suitable medicine. All of that happened just because I slept right after taking the pill.
It works but follow the rules of eating it. Or else, you'll experience this damn painful stomach stress.
June 2, 2009
Pros:
Noticed results on second day of use. Skin isn't as oily, no new whiteheads appeared by the time I wake up, scarring has decreased, redness around my cheeks and under the eyes have decreased, skin tone is more even. Less dryness and irritation.
Cons:
Stomach has felt a little strange. It's not a problem and drinking water or having a little food seems to help. I've also started drinking more water and that's something else my body is getting used to.
The first week has been great. Clear difference in 48 hours.
Not only is that still the case, the overall condition is improving daily. I've had acne since I was 13. I'm almost 24. All that time I have suffered and it's really knocked my confidence. Even now, even though I can honestly say for the first time in several years that I'm starting to feel a little happy about my skin, I still don't feel confident. No doubt the acne has left some mental scars in that respect, and in the long term I pretty much lost all my social circle through lack of confidence - I hardly ever went out!
But, as the condition of my skin improves, so should my confidence, along with my happiness and my social circle. It's early days, but I'm looking forward to seeing what happens thanks the results of the medication.
Pros:
first i am 25 years old stil having acne.i had used this doxy. before 3 months for 1 week bcos of acne one or two, mainly for redness & inflammation. it make my face worst.