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What's the best time to take doxycycline if i use it for skin treatment (acne)?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Any time: Doxycycline is often prescribed as a maintenance treatment of moderate to severe acne. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight.

Answered 8/15/2020

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