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Is infrared light therapy (for chronic wound localized scleroderma) and doxycycline 100mg bid safe? foot has become highly red appearing.

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Red foot: Doxycycline is photo sensitive and the infrared light therapy could be causing your red foot. Consult your doctor for help.

Dr Jones agreed

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

Is infrared light therapy (for chronic wound localized scleroderma) and doxycycline 100mg bid safe? foot has become highly red appearing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Dr Jones agreed

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