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Acne got worse after stopping doxycycline. what should i do?
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Resume Rx: Acne is a chronic disease and antibiotics only keep it at bay. Truth be told, your physician might have done well to warn you that your acne will return when you discontinue you therapy, until you reach the age when you've outgrown it.
Answered 7/6/2013
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Acne: Expected to reoccur when stop the antibiotic. Consult your doctor.
Answered 6/21/2016
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