How Long Does It Take Doxycycline To Improve Acne

Doxycycline 50mg

Ive moved to Australia from New Zealand and since arriving three months ago my face has had the worst case of acne ever. I did get a mild case of acne in high school but it got better over the years. Now since living in Australia Ive noticed extreme acne and red, puffy. itchy and dry rashes on my face. I used proactive for the first time a month and a half ago and that did help clear the pimples after a week or so but the rashes quickly spread and my face started burning. I then decided to stop using proactive and see the doctor. The doctor then prescribed me Doxycycline 50g which i have to take once every day for 6 months and also wash my face with a unscented, acne-free soap bar. My face did start to clear up but then quickly spread to other parts of my face. I did notice an improveme...

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doxytet treatment

I received doxytet capsules for my pimples on my forehead, but I don't know how long I am suppose to use it. So, can someone provide a treatment. Really need help. ## Doxytet (Doxycycline) is a tetracycline class antibiotic used to treat many different types of infections. The usual adult dose for acne treatment is initially 100mgs orally, twice a day, for 3 to 6 weeks, or until improvement is noticeable. Afterwards, a maintenance dose of 50 to 150 mg orally once a day may also be recommended by your doctor or dermatologist. For that reason, you may still want to get back in touch with the physician who prescribed you this medication. I would also ask about getting an information pamphlet that you can take home with you for more specific details on how you should be using this medic...

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