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Will taking minocin (minocycline) for 6 weeks affect my acne at all?
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Minocycline: It usually helps a lot but you need to keep using a topical avent such as benzoyl peroxide or retinoic acid.
Answered 12/27/2014
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Hard to say: This is a common approach to acne that is resistant to common localized skin treatments. Acne is a curious and often difficult chronic problem that often requires trial & error before a real fix is possible.
Answered 1/18/2018
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