Does doxycycline the acne treatment medicine make your skin red, and it says take one tablet with food in the morning.. any suggestions?.

Yes/Photosensitivity: Doxycycline causes photosensitivity and sunburn with minimal sun exposure. Wear a hat and spf30 or higher sun screen whenever you go out if on doxycycline. It can also cause an allergic skin rash which would necessitate stopping the med.

Indeed: Yes, Doxycycline can cause a skin rash, and it is even more common if you are out in sunlight (called a photosensitivity reaction). You may need to switch your antibiotic, decrease your dose or switch to topical treatment, or if you are in the sun a lot, you can try a strong sunscreen and see if that helps calm the reaction.

Photosensitivity: Doxycycline can make your skin hypersensitive to sunlight and prone to sunburn with minimal sun exposure. Patients are always advised to stay out of the sun while taking doxycycline, and use sunblock or wear clothes that cover you completely. If you already have a rash whether its photosensitivity or a straightforward allergic reaction you may need to discontinue the doxycycline.