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For how long after stopping doxycycline one should keep avoiding sun light as skin sensitivity due to sun exposure is one of the side effects of doxycycline? how long will it take for doxycycline to fully flush out of my system?
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By PDR: Photosensitivity reactions are believed to be due to accumulation of the drug in the skin and are mostly phototoxic in nature, but photoallergic reactions also can occur with select drugs. Reactions can develop from within a few minutes to up to several hours after exposure and will last for 1 to 2 days after discontinuation of the drug.
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