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Doxycycline or minocycline..which is better for acne?
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Both fine: Never use an antibiotic as monotherapy for acne. Topical benzoyl peroxide is a good basis for your rx, with the antibiotic as an adjunct for a few weeks or months.
Answered 10/4/2016
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