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Prescriped doxy 50 for folliculitis. been two months and still getting breakouts on body? should i stop? i'm aware it's not standard treatment for it

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Doxycycline: It is important to decide if you have chronic folliculitis or adult onset acne. Consider other treatments which might include Retin-A cream, topical Cleocin solution or Benzaclin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide) gel. Also address any issues with oral contraceptives and their role in acne. Consider seeing a dermatologist, or even oral Acutane.

Answered 6/9/2016

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