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My friend is on tablets for roscrea (by mycin, tetracycline family) and wants to get micro needling (for face). is this advisable?

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Rosacea?: Rosacea is an inflammatory skin condition. Any irritation will likely worsen it, at least temporarily.

Answered 10/14/2013

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A member asked:

My friend is on tablets for roscrea (by mycin, tetracycline family) and wants to get micro needling (for face). is this advisable?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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