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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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December 26, 2008

Pros:

it slowly will help you get better, but you have to be patient.

Cons:

takes a long time to work, but does work.

you should take this and apply a topical cream at the same time to see results
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December 25, 2008

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Made the skin on my arms and back very smooth. I guess it's helping my face, I'm also using Differin and Benzaclin, so results could be from that.

Cons:

Makes you very thirsty, so be sure to drink lots of water.

I think it's working. I'm using two different topical products at the same time, so I'm not sure which is helping more, but I'm certain that it is helping the skin on my back and my arms. I have horrible breakouts there in the summer when I sweat and my skin is always rough and oily. Now that I'm on the antibiotic, I've noticed my skin is incredibly smooth and my marks are fading.
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December 21, 2008

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didnt make me worse

Cons:

sisnt make me better...stomach aches

dosn't work
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December 20, 2008

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seems to help a little but very slowly and not really worth it.

Cons:

doesn't really help. counteracts if you take certain vitamins around the same time so you have to really space it out.

doesn't really help at all. you're better of using topical medication like benzoyl peroxide and retin-a. try the B5 regimen instead. that works better than this ever did.
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December 20, 2008

Pros:

I started to see results within the first month. I don't breakout as much.

Cons:

It leaves an upset stomach if not taken with food.

It controls breakouts pretty well just be sure to eat at least one hour before taking medication. Works better in the morning after breakfast and make sure to drink tons of water.
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December 17, 2008

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HAS NOT WORKED AT ALL!!

Cons:

NO SIDE EFFECTS, A LITTLUE TUMMY UPAET IF NOT TAKEN AFTER FOOD ;(

DONT THINK IT WORKS AT ALL, HAVE NOT SEEN ANY IMPROVEMENT WHAT SO EVER!!!
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December 17, 2008

Pros:

Cleared my skin up pretty fast as far as my face it slowley is going away. Some small dots but as far as legions on my face NOT at all. My back is slowly getting better. One or two have came up.

Cons:

None really. Did cause Very small Yease Infection (YUK) which can be easly treated and is nothing compared to the pain of the acne i use to have

Obviously you need to take alot of WATER with the meds as it states on the bottle. No side affects unless you dont drink water. I use to take it before and it made me sick because i would wash it down with pop. DUH..Works good so far... only been taking for almost a month
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December 15, 2008

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Cysts and swelling under the skin will go down within 24 hours. Very good for body acne esp. on chest and back.

Cons:

severe stomach cramps at first, loss off appetite, exacerbates depression

I have been on this product for a year and I believe its worth it. It saved me from having acne scars because it got rid of deep penetrating cystic acne. It by no means cleared up my topical acne though. You need to take it with food and avoid dairy products within an hour or two of taking it. Its not an easy treatment but preventing deep scars is worth your while.
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December 3, 2008

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Easy to take (I have Doryx, which can be taken with food)

Cons:

Fatigue and depression, not doing anything for back acne

I really think I'm immuned to antibiotics since I've had like 10 rounds of them. My face is clearing, but I attribute that to Tazorac. I haven't been using topicals on my back, hoping Doryx would take care of it, but it hasn't helped at all.
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December 3, 2008

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none for me

Cons:

this product made my skin really oily and didnt do anything for me, well other then maybe make my acne worse. It has been 3 monthes and there is no improvment. and sometimes it feels like it is stuck in your throat and if u dont eat with it, you puke

didnt do much, but everyone's skin is dif.
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