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Is It Safe To Take Doxycycline For Treating Pimples?

Hello m suffering from pimples around 6 years although I had taken so many medical treatments but could not found dem fruitful. The nature of my pimple is at beginning they grew with minute size but after few weeks they become larger in size and they have pus under it. So please suggest me treatment and is it fine to take doxy 1 l dr.
Mon, 17 Aug 2015
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Using the antibiotic mentioned, doxycycline , should help.

The presence of bacteria is one of the reasons for acne.

The other causes of acne are inflammation of the skin, blockage of hair follicles and production of excess sebum.

In addition to the antibiotics: (1) products with benzoyl peroxide may help
(2)topical retinoids or oral retinoids if you are not planning to conceive would also be ideal

I hope this helps
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Is It Safe To Take Doxycycline For Treating Pimples?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Using the antibiotic mentioned, doxycycline , should help. The presence of bacteria is one of the reasons for acne. The other causes of acne are inflammation of the skin, blockage of hair follicles and production of excess sebum. In addition to the antibiotics: (1) products with benzoyl peroxide may help (2)topical retinoids or oral retinoids if you are not planning to conceive would also be ideal I hope this helps