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Hello, recently, about 2 months ago, i started having pretty bad breakouts and whatever i've done doesn't seem to help . i was prescribed mini cycline but after getting of it, my acne breakout got worse.

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Dr. Michelle Huggins, MD answered

Yes..: You may need to stay on the minocycline chronically ( on adaily basis) to prevent the outbreaks. Some people need to do this for several months to years and then are able to stop it altogether

Answered 4/18/2015

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A member asked:

Hello, recently, about 2 months ago, i started having pretty bad breakouts and whatever i've done doesn't seem to help . i was prescribed mini cycline but after getting of it, my acne breakout got worse.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michelle Huggins, MD answered

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