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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 2, 2009

Pros:

still waiting to see results...cleared up a bit of the redness

Cons:

really bad nausea and vomiting everyday

i barely started about a week and a half ago so im still awaiting some more results,im 15 yrs old and out of nowhere i started breaking out real bad all over my chin,back and forehead. i had clear skin before nd maybe two or three zits here and there but i would rather go back to that then what i have now,also i get really big pimples on my chin and forehead,i dont touch them but for some reason when the bump goes away the big red mark stays and leaves me post acne marks not only that but those post acne marks are all over my chin and forehead and i have two big marks from these two big pimples under my nose about 3 centimeters above my lip,my self-esteem is extremely low and i cant even stand to look at myself in the mirror because my face looks horrible and hiding them with makeup makes it worse and it looks really cakey bcuz i try to hide them under all this foundation.ive tried so many acne products like proactive and none work!! anyone in the same situation as me??
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July 29, 2009

Pros:

I noticed improvement within 4 - 5 days of starting it. I am prescribed 150mg two times a day.

Cons:

sunburn at 8.30 in the morning and outside for 5 mins, I learned quickly to use factor 50+ I also get prickly itchy feeling for about 10 mins after taking it.

It works, I've been on it for over 6 months now, and I have found if I stop using I break out big time within 2 - 3 days. Then it takes a further 4 - 5 days to clear it back up again. I still get some very mild break outs while on it, but nothing like before. I was suffering from cystic acne before. I'm just hoping I can drop it all together eventually.
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July 29, 2009

Pros:

Easy to take, cheap with insurance, complexion is clear :)

Cons:

can get nauseous if you don't take it with food but I always do.

I get light to moderate acne most of the time but sometimes it can get severe depending on my stress level. I tried microdermabrasion for a year and it worked really well but I had to get it done regularly and if I missed one appointment, they would be back again. I was using glymed's supplies, 5% benzyl peroxide, and toner which had salycylic acid. It was just getting too expensive and I was tired of going to it regularly so I went to see my dermatologist who asked me to take 2 100mg tablets twice a day and I have been taking these for over 2 months now and my complexion is almost clear. I still get one or two but for the most part it is clear and after 2 1/2 years i'm finally happy. I was sick of applying all that stuff to my face every morning and night and I had dryness sometimes! My dermatologist also gave me the dual topical treatment with clindamyacin and benzyl peroxide but I used it only in the beginning. I hope I won't have to take this medication for too long...
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July 28, 2009

Pros:

Works well, easy to use.

Cons:

None

Use it! I had a very sudden breakout have never having acne, I took it for 6 months and was totally clear when I stopped taking it. I did taper off slowly over a month.
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July 26, 2009

Pros:

Can't really think of any... my skin hasn't improved at all!

Cons:

Have often felt nauseous after taking the tablet. Also the odd stomach ache after taking the tablet. Weirdly, I've also felt a lot more 'bloated'.

Been taking Doxycycline twice a day along with a adapalene gel (that I apply at night) prescribed by my doctor. I seen NO improvement in my skins whatsoever! Extremely frustrating... have now started using tea tree oil instead and my complexion has improved mildly... but still not great!
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July 26, 2009

Pros:

Clears about half up...works well. No side effects for me.

Cons:

Takes a month to a month an a half to kick in (long process). Can't drink milk 1-2 hours before or after taking it. Sun-reactive.

Works pretty well. I'm on 150mg once daily (morning or night). Drink a bottle of water with it (:
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July 26, 2009

Pros:

Cleared up acne within one week, no new breakouts!

Cons:

Sun sensitivity

My acne wasn't really bad but this cleared it up within one week of starting the medication. I haven't had one new breakout since I started taking it. I have noticed that it makes me more sun sensitive so I just make sure to wear sunscreen, no big deal. Other people have talked about nausea but I haven't had any of that, even at a 150mg dose. But overall, I would definitely give this a try it has worked wonders for me!
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July 23, 2009

Pros:

none

Cons:

very sensitive to sun

I haven't noticed any improvement in my acne since starting doxycycline. I have severe fluctuations, some times my skin looks pimple free, others it it quite bad. However it was like that before doxycycline so i believe it to be ineffective.
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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.
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July 21, 2009

Pros:

cleared up acne on my forehead

Cons:

slow process

be patient
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