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I'm on minocycline for 3 weeks now for rosacea, haven't noticed a thing! i notice more bumps and it is becoming itchy. please help me?

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Takes more time: This treatment can take weeks or even a few months to take effect. You may also need a gel to treat your skin directly. It is called metrogel.

Answered 4/8/2013

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

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Go back to doctor: You may have been misdiagnosed and your doctor needs to reevaluate.

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