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I've been prescribed 100mg minomycin for folliculitis. i've used it for almost a week and it's worse than ever on my chest, back and face. any ideas?

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Dr. Yash Khanna answered

Takes longer to work: It takes longer than a week.Use for another week and if still no better call the prescribing doctor

Answered 12/28/2015

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A member asked:

I've been prescribed 100mg minomycin for folliculitis. i've used it for almost a week and it's worse than ever on my chest, back and face. any ideas?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Yash Khanna answered

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