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Can you advise me on getting sun while on acne medication?

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Dr. Glenn Messina answered

Specializes in Aesthetic Medicine

Use good sunscreen: Some meds used in acne especially the tetracycline antibiotic Minocycline and doxy make you sensitive to UV rays Avoid excess and unnecessary exposure to the sun and always use a good broad spectrum either zinc or titanium based sunbock

Answered 6/30/2014

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