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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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August 9, 2007

Pros:

easy to administer- just pop the pill

Cons:

antibiotic resistance-could cause other complications with future illnesses- could cause gram-negative folliculitis. VERY abrasive on stomach- and could cause a burn in the esophagus.

I've been on minocycline and tetracycline for about 5 years, then took 3 years off...so the new derm has me on dox-for mild acne. I cant tell if its working, honestly, because my back hasn't cleared up and I still get breakouts during monthly hormonal changes. I am worried about gram-negative folliculitis, which is caused by the natural nasal flora reacting to long term antibiotics- causing disfiguring acne on the face. It is very rare, but still is a risk. after my wedding, I'm not taking antibiotics anymore for acne. I just want to be as clear as possible for that important day.
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July 24, 2007

Pros:

DOESN'T WK FOR ME MY FACE IS STILL HURTS AND LOADED WITH PIMPLES.

Cons:

NOT FOR ME

I'LL TRY ACCUTANE AGAIN IT WK WELL FOR ME AND MY FACE WAS SO CLEAR BUT I HAD A TERRIBLE FEVER A MONTH AFTER COMING OFF THE PRODUCT I THOUGTH I WAS GOING TO DIE MY WHOLE BODY ACHED
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July 20, 2007

Pros:

none yet.

Cons:

Hasn't worked for me after one week. If anything, my face has gotten worse.

Can't hurt to try it?
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June 20, 2007

Pros:

I just started taking this medication a few days ago. So far so good.

Cons:

If I don't eat something with this medication it gives me pretty bad acid reflux. I've also noticed that my hands and arms are very sensitive to the cold.

I'm hoping this will work. I'm also using in with clindamycin phosphate and tretinoin gel. We'll see.
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June 16, 2007

Pros:

acne got a tiny bit better, but nothing significant. dermo thought it didn't do anythign.

Cons:

if i didn't take it with food i would feel sick to my stomach, so i would always take it at night. basically, it just didn't work.

pretty worthless in my opinion. plus, should you stop taking it, your symptoms reappear, and you shouldn't take antibiotics for that long due to bacteria becoming immune
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May 30, 2007

Pros:

It works well for about a year, clearing skin completely!

Cons:

Alas it doesn't last and things get worse.

Effective for the first year: even coming off them for a further half year with no return. However, into the following year without taking any medication, the acne returns a little worse. I am now going to go to my doctor to try Retin-A, which my siter and mum had years ago and they have no problems with their skin at all! Fingers crossed! Good luck everyone!
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May 28, 2007

Pros:

No noticable side-effecs.

Cons:

Made my acne worse! I've been using this stuff for about 25 days and my acne has gotten about twice as bad. My chin is a war zone and I have gotten large/deep zits on my forehead. Before I used this, I never broke out on my forehead.

Don't use this stuff. I had hope of being clear for my Birthday, and I was given the opposite.
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May 18, 2007

Pros:

only made me feel sick first 2 days, Its been 2 weeks.. still waiting

Cons:

Initial breakout, I broke out after 1 week on it..but i was told to give it a month so..

Well I have mild/moderate acne...and I think a case of BDD.. I am very depressed when I breakout and stay in and dont go out with friends. I just started Doxycycline exactly 2 weeks ago... I got an initial breakout.. so i am SUPER depressed right now..only been leaving home to go to work. I plan on giving it a month.. Is this normal to have an initial breakout?? Because my skin has never been this broken out before..and im just hoping if i stick with it it will clear..?? Thanks for any advice..:( !
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May 14, 2007

Pros:

The drug worked

Cons:

I didn't know that it was extremly corrosive and one night I took it without enough wather and it dissolved in my esophagus. I went to the hospital and they found the burn. I was on a liquid diet for three weeks and the pain was horrible.

I do not recommend this drug....at all.
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May 6, 2007

Pros:

Just started taking this yesterday - my dermatologist put me on 100mg every 12 hours. Maybe it is just my imagination (or wishful thinking), but I swear my skin feels smoother and looks less red than it did yesterday. I am also using Differin gel.

Cons:

I haven't had any nausea like others have mentioned on here, but I did have a weird stomach pain in my lower right stomach a few hours after taking it. I don't like the idea of taking such a strong antibiotic for 6 wks but if it works, worth it...

Only been on it a day, and have high hopes! Am in my early 30's and have had acne on and off for most of my life since adolescence, so would be so happy to have this clear up once and for all (that would be a miracle.) Acne is really a horrible thing, and I am so glad to have found this page to read what others are saying and realize that I at not alone (it still sucks, but at least we can all be miserable together!) :) WISHING EVERYONE GOOD LUCK AND CLEAR SKIN AND CONFIDENCE!
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