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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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July 9, 2009

Pros:

Works for the cystic acne on me. Mostly on the face and scalp. No major breakouts following initiation of the drug. Continued with Retin-A Micro and Aczone daily and Clinique Moisturizer Gel as well as Enzymatic Sulphur Soap. Use Clinique Make up.

Cons:

Massive sunburn for me even with SPF 70 quite frequently as well as shade....one day at the beach for 4 hours. Ouch.

Not for blackheads. Just pimples.
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July 1, 2009

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Cleared up skin, reduced redness

Cons:

If you miss a day your acne comes back. Makes your skin sensitive to sunlight but basically all acne medications do that.

You have to wait a few weeks to see results (remember its working from the inside layers of your skin out). At first it might make your acne worse...but that doesn't mean it wont eventually work . If your stomach hurts after taking it then try eating a few crackers after swallowing it...it helps a lot.
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June 29, 2009

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Works well - I had no side effects - no dry skin nothing!
I find it great

Cons:

Unfortunately for me it keeps persisting on coming back after a month or two of finishing my prescription. But while im using it its clear as

Patience needed! the first time I ever used it, it took a while for iy to wrk. The next time I used it, the result was almost instant. I have previously had one full course of roaccutane which was briliant but after about 12months I noticed small breakouts (no where near what it used to be ) so I usen this to keep minor problems under control. I strongly reccommend Roaccutane for those with severe acne, I truly believe that this is the best and quickest way and will reduce chances of getting scarring. Doxycycline is great - but only for those with mild acne! If in doubt - go see a dermatologist - its worth it!
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June 27, 2009

Pros:

cleared acne

Cons:

upset stomach for the first few weeks

I have always had moderate to severe acne. I went on accutane back in 2006 and completed one full course. However my acne came back shortly after and I was not able to do another course due to health issues. So i have had to struggle with acne ever since. Then I found out i had lyme disease and was put on doxycycline and within a week my skin was clear. two birds with one stone!
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June 27, 2009

Pros:

I have not seen any results yet but hoping to see some soon. All I get is more breakouts but I heard it takes time to work.

Cons:

For the first couple of days it gave me an upset stomach but now I'm okay with that.

The doctor said wait 3 months for results and hoping to see them.
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June 23, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up skin dramatically
Skin is now glowing and blemish-free

Cons:

Need to take it as prescribed without fail...otherwise skin breaks out again. I missed one day and the very next morning i had a breakout!

This is my third post hehe! I have been on it for about 3 months now. I am glad i persisted as it has worked out for me. My skin first seemed worse then it got sore and red for a while then it settled down and now it is great! I also use it with Benzac 5% wash that i use once or twice a day...my skin also initially reacted to this but then also slowly settled down. I also experimented with flaxeed oil which really seemed to help me... I was quite bummed initially as my skin seemed to be reacting negatively....but i persisted and am so glad that i did!
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June 20, 2009

Pros:

Noticed acne cleared up right away, Ive been using it with Retin-a and my complexion looks healthy and pores look smaller.

Cons:

none so far but only been using it for a week

Been on Retin-A for 9 yrs now but had to start taking an oral medication recently in addition to the retin-A due to cystic acne that was forming around my chin area. Since adding the Doryx to my regimen Ive noticed an improvement.
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June 10, 2009

Pros:

it didnt hurt..

Cons:

i took this medicine for a month and saw zero results...

if you have moderate to severe acne just take another step up to bactrim...
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June 7, 2009

Pros:

Clearer skin, less breakouts.

Cons:

Bloating, tiredness, awful nausea on the third day when I took it on an empty stomach.

I've always had slight-moderate acne, but 2008 was blessed with great skin thanks to a wonderful spa facialist. However, she left the city and within 4 months, I grudgingly accepted that the acne's back. Lived with a horrible outbreak for about 3 months until I consulted my GP. She prescribed me Doxycycline, starting with 2 a day, and she reduced it to one after 3 weeks. That first week I started, I could swear that my skin looked amazing - smooth and slowly clearing out - but maybe it was just me, psyching myself that it totally works? But anyway, six months on, I'm comfortable with this antibiotic. Some spots when it's the time of the month, but those go away pretty fast. Otherwise, skin's good! Again, there is no miracle cure and everyone responds differently, but Doxycycline works for me. :)
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June 6, 2009

Pros:

Cleared my face up completely in the first week

Cons:

Wore off after 2 months, have doubled my dosage in hopes it would work again. If anything it's keeping major breakouts away but I need more than that. Would throw up if taken with insufficient amount of food.

Give it a shot, it could work for you. My next stop is accutane.
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