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How long do the minocycline pills take to clear my acne?
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DependsAnswerDepends: For some people they work and others not at all. If give them a couple of months befor giving up. You must remember the pills alone will never work if you do not have strict hygeine!
Answered 6/10/2017
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Minimum 2 weeks: From 2 weeks to months depending on many factors including age, tanner score, hygiene. Adherence to dosing, use of topicals, cycles if female, .
Answered 5/4/2017
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