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I went to the beach on the 4th of july and after that my skin just started reacting to something, i didnt wear anything new. its on my chest, back, arms, legs, butt, sides. its red iritated, itchy, patchy, and is spreading. im on doxycycline atm?
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Your skin is hypersensitive to sunlight when taking doxycycline. Please read this link - https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/doxycycline-oral-route/precautions/drg-20068229 - So you should take care your skin like a severe sunburn. Good luck.
Answered 7/19/2023
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