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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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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
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June 6, 2009

Pros:

No side affects as long as you take it with food. I think the antibiotic is bringing all the bacteria to the surface.

Cons:

No cons.

I've been on Doxycycline for almost 6 weeks now and i've hardly noticed any improvement at all. I am only on a 50mg dosage once a day and i want to increase it but i doubt my doctor would approve this. I only have acne on my face, everywhere else i have perfect skin. I don't understand! I will just continue to take doxy untill the end of my treatment and then i will probably have to go on accutane or something. I just want clear skin because i'm going on a holiday soon and i deserve it! Wish me luck for my next 1 and 1/2 months. :)
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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.
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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.
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June 1, 2009

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it is well worth the wait. if you are inpatienet and take it EVERDAY it wont work. it started getting completely clear after the fourth month.

Cons:

it takes a while to se the results you want. didnt see results at all in first 2 months. but well worth the wait. it cause me to have more then one yeast infection. but still worth it.

ITS WORTH THE WAIT TO SEE THE AMAZING RESULT.
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May 25, 2009

Pros:

I made a post previously, and now that I have been on it for to months I decided to post again!
-Great!! It has made a big difference! I suggest you to persist witht he treatment until atleast two months! I nearly gave up at one stage

Cons:

Takes a while to see results...but it was worth it! For me anyway.
Initially my skin was very dry and sore and red...but now is glowing and acne free. I cant believe the difference!

I went back to my doctor after a month as my face was peeling and red and sore and dry...and I had big pimples coming through. She told me to continue for another month at least. I did...and two months after I started my skin is incredible! I was very diheartened at the beggining...but follow your doctors advice and hopefully you will see a difference too.
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May 24, 2009

Pros:

works well, cleared my acne up....i loved it

Cons:

started to wear off after about 6 months, and i started to break out with little pimples all over my face and back....also, the pill was sometimes difficult to swallow and i got stuck in my throat!!! (drink WARM water)

try it, if it works, keep it up...i'm switching to a different drug now b/c it has worn off, but it is worth the try:D
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May 24, 2009

Pros:

Noticed improvement in my acne in less then a week

Cons:

The third day I had nausea

I was down to my last result,my doctor said if it doesn't work then I should start the Accutane.Its been only a week and already I'm noticing improvement on my face and chest area, its not completly clear yet but in month I feel ill be completly clear. Ill write back and let you know.
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May 24, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up acne significantly, and is continuing to clear it up, I just have to wait for awhile til all my active acne is gone.

Cons:

I haven't had any stomach pains or felt sick, but get the occasional mood swing (nothing I can't handle)...

I'm using it with Differin and it is helping significantly. I had massive cysts ALL over my chin and cheeks (I couldn't even open my mouth without extreme pain) and nodules all over my forehead and cheeks. 5 weeks and my skin is healing a lot. Only a few pimples around my cheeks, few on my forehead (which heal very fast), no more cysts at all! I wish I went on this 2 years ago when I had another severe acne attack (I just had 2 topical creams for that and it cleared up in 6 or 7 months). I just need to find something to fade the red marks a bit quicker...
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May 18, 2009

Pros:

None -.- yet

Cons:

Stomache.....

i havent seen any results with this antibiotic and its been a month n a half...maybe it takes a month but anways ...i have red acne scars from cysts acne...and i sitll get acne which annoys me i hope this works in 15 more days
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