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Doxycycline, im worried about photo sensitivity when i go to the beach in about 2 weeks. is this harmful even if i put spf 50 sunscreen? should i stop medicine? its over acne?

Q: doxycycline, im worried about photo sensitivity when i go to the beach in about 2 weeks. is this harmful even if i put spf 50 sunscreen? should i stop medicine? its over acne?

: If you still have photosensitivity after using sunscreen on doxycycline, you could hold on for that period you are planning for a beach trip.

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If you still have photosensitivity after using sunscreen on doxycycline, you could hold on for that period you are planning for a beach trip.

Answered 6/9/2021

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A member asked:

Doxycycline, im worried about photo sensitivity when i go to the beach in about 2 weeks. is this harmful even if i put spf 50 sunscreen? should i stop medicine? its over acne?

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