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My doctor gave me doxy and minocyclin for my acne but i had a allergic reaction to both of them. what else can i take?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Lots of ideas: Benzoyl peroxide is your best friend right now; I trust you used it on combination with the tetracyclines. Keep using this, and perhaps add topical clindamycin. Systemic erythromycin with topical benzoyl peroxide kept me good for two decades. There's a host of others; some can only be taken by women. Best wishes

Dr Kuitems and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 5/2/2015

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A member asked:

My doctor gave me doxy and minocyclin for my acne but i had a allergic reaction to both of them. what else can i take?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Kuitems and 5 doctors agreed

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