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Hist. folliculitis. derm put on minocycline 1 month. i get boils and can scrape off white skin when i shower. tried hydrocolloid bandage. any tips?
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More time: A small (50-100mg) dose of minocycline will help you but will need to continue many months or years.
Answered 1/25/2015
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