What Is It?
Minocycline is a newly approved medication. Details coming soon. Until then, here is a link to information on Minocycline from the U.S. National Library of Medicine.
Efficacy
Strength of Evidence
Average 52% reduction in acne after 12 weeks
Side Effects
Low-Medium
Low-medium side effects and adverse reactions
Acne.org's Real World Take
Topical minocycline is different from oral minocycline. You apply topical minocycline directly to the skin. It is similar to topical clindamycin, but is new on the market and much more expensive. It may also be slightly less effective. It should never be used on its own or for longer than 3 months and may lead to resistant strains of bacteria. It may provide a slight improvement in mild acne in some people