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Doxycycline is an oral antibiotic that works by fighting bacteria in the body, including in the skin, and also reduces inflammation. It should...

Doxycycline is an oral antibiotic that works by fighting bacteria in the body, including in the skin, and also reduces inflammation. It should be used only short term (max. 3 months).

It is usually prescribed at a dose of 50 to 100 mg once or twice per day.

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October 12, 2006

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I've been taking doxy for 3 weeks now and I still see no results. So far, I havent experience any side effects. It might help some people clear up fast but not to other. "Its expensive".

It might take a "few" weeks to show improvement.
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October 12, 2006

Pros:

easy to use!

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makes me feel kind of sick even though i take it with food and water! and the sun burn things not the best!

my skin has just really flared up this year (im 19) so i finally went to the doc and she put me on doxycycline as well as differin gel! its only my third day on it and havn't really noticed any results yet but in saying that it hasn't got worse either! im on 100mg tablets for a 3 month dose! my hormone levels are being tested too so might end up on the pill for it too if they are out of balance!
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October 8, 2006

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It works very well for about 6 months. Then I developed bacterial resistance to doxycycline.

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A test done in 2001 showed that 55.5% of the people developed bacterial resistance. [link removed]
The acne came back after about 6 months.

Works well for a while, but if you are unlucky it will become resistant like a flu virus and come back. Bacteria mutates and it is clear that it did. It's cheap, but temporary results.
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October 7, 2006

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Easy to use. Worked eventually.

Cons:

$$ expensive. $50/month for the pills my Dr. prescribed ($35 rebate might come three months later or it might never come at all). Easy to get suntan/sunburn.

The first three months I was on Doxycycline, it did not seem to make a difference. The last month, however, I started working out again - lifting weights and doing 30 minutes of intense cardio - and then my acne completely disappeared, not even one blemish. I also use OTC Neutrogena Clean & Clear Face Wash morning and night (Salicylic Acid 2%).
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October 7, 2006

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it helped clear up my face this time

I had tried this in the past with mixed results. this time though the Doxy seems to work well. it was worth the try.
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October 4, 2006

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taken doxy for a two weeks and acne has totally cleared up
i don't even recognize myself in the mirror. hopefully it will continue to work once my course is complete.

Cons:

a little hard on the stomach
have to eat at least a small snack before taking morning dose.
Don't like the limitations on eating dairy.

The best thing I ever did. All the OTC products weren't working, but this took care of the problem quickly and efficiently. I find myself looking people in the eye and smiling instead of trying to hide part of my face.
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