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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 27, 2009

Pros:

cleared my skin

Cons:

after 11 month i immunized to it and i had a breakout. My back looked 4 times worse than at the beggining.

didn't work for me but my bacne was realy severe,
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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:

Skin is looking much clearer and healthier.

Cons:

Took quite a while until I saw results. Horrible breakout within the first few weeks. Started scalp acne.

To be honest, within the first few weeks I started crying in school because I felt horrible; my skin looked worse and I had 3 huge cysts on my forehead that people kept on looking at. But I wasn't prepared to give up. All because I read a review on here that said you should be patient with it, so I have. I've been using this antibiotic for almost 7 weeks now and I can finally see the results. My skin looks much clearer and healthier but it is frustrating having to wait so long until I can be completely happy with my appearance. Doxycycline did give me scalp acne, however, and sometimes the acne which formed on my scalp was painful to sleep on. Fortunately, I haven't experienced stomach pains even when I do not take it on a full stomach. But anyway, I would say only take Doxycycline if you're willing to wait for results and you don't mind an initial breakout.
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June 23, 2009

Pros:

Works effectively within 7 days, co-ordinates well with a daily moisturiser.

Cons:

If I stop taking them, acne returns within a week or so.

Great antibiotic if they agree with you, no point taking them if you don't get results or if they are causing you other discomforts, i.e. nausea.
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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 21, 2009

Pros:

To be honest cant name any.

Cons:

Stomach felt bad, didnt work, made me sensitive to the sun.

Dont waste your time try something else.
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June 20, 2009

Pros:

None so far....

Cons:

After 6 days of taking it, I woke up with lots lf little spots all over my chest. Never had any there before!

I have had a weird spotty rash on one cheek only for 3 months. Doc has prescribed this (1 tab of 100mg a day for 2 months), but after one week I have not noticed a difference and in fact now have lots of little spots all over my chest, which I have never had before. Feel fed up and hope it will work soon :O(
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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 19, 2009

Pros:

None.

Cons:

I don't think this medication is doing anything at all for my acne. I have a topical I use -- Erythromycin 2% that works far better than this antibiotic. Also, Doxycycline makes me very sick to my stomach, to the point I want to vomit.

I wouldn't bother. Try something else.
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