A 25-year-old male asked:
what is the dose and recommendations for oral minocycline for treatment of acne on my back side both the scapular nd infrascapular region?
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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered
57 years experience Dermatology
50-100mg: One pill or capsule a day. If not nearly clear in 3 months consider additional or alternative therapy.
Answered on May 26, 2017
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