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My 14-year old daughter had mild acne and begs taking doxycycline and tretinoin mid-november. her acne is getting worse. should she continue?
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I think so: This may take 8 weeks to work. She may add topical benzoyl peroxide unless her physician thinks this is a poor idea. One fact that some people do not realize is that milk and antacids and iron deactivate tetracycline if taken near the same time. Best wishes.
Answered 12/29/2014
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