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Will there be any problems if use doxycycline tablets for mild acne but inflammed face and what is the recommended dosage ?
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Ance: We use doctcycline for inflammatory acne. The dose is 100 mg twice daily. But you also need to use lotions like benzoyl peroxide from 2.5-10%. Good skin care using hypo allergic soap is also important.
Answered 1/13/2015
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