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1 month since taking 2 a day 10 day doxycycline 100 mg and still sun sensitive. will this reaction be permanent ?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Photosensitive: Photosensitivity from Doxycycline should gradually clear after another week or so. Continue to avoid sun exposure until then.

Answered 9/14/2016

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A member asked:

1 month since taking 2 a day 10 day doxycycline 100 mg and still sun sensitive. will this reaction be permanent ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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