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I am suffering from acne vulgaris mainly in my back & face, sometimes they form as nodules which doesn't come out out of skin but subsides on its own. dermatologist doc. suggest doxycycline lb 100mg od for 4 weeks, is it safe to take it for so long??

Q: i am suffering from acne vulgaris mainly in my back & face, sometimes they form as nodules which doesn't come out out of skin but subsides on its own. dermatologist doc. suggest doxycycline lb 100mg od for 4 weeks, is it safe to take it for so long??

: Yes, some people may need to take much longer than one month.

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Yes, some people may need to take much longer than one month.

Answered 6/15/2022

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A member asked:

I am suffering from acne vulgaris mainly in my back & face, sometimes they form as nodules which doesn't come out out of skin but subsides on its own. dermatologist doc. suggest doxycycline lb 100mg od for 4 weeks, is it safe to take it for so long??

A doctor has provided 1 answer

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