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I'm onto my 6th day of taking doxycycline, yesterday i noticed a rash on my hands and arms which still hasn't gone. could it be the medicine?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Drug rash: Doxycycline certainly can cause allergic rash. Check back with the doctor or clinic who prescribed it.

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Answered 5/26/2016

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A member asked:

I'm onto my 6th day of taking doxycycline, yesterday i noticed a rash on my hands and arms which still hasn't gone. could it be the medicine?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

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