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Taking doxycycline. have rash that looks like contact dermatitis on hands and wrist?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Stop the med now: If you develop a rash while on tetracycline, discontinue it immediately and contact the prescribing physician.

Answered 7/28/2018

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A member asked:

Taking doxycycline. have rash that looks like contact dermatitis on hands and wrist?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

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