I went to Africa and used doxycycline for two weeks as an anti malaria. To my delighted surprise, the adult acne I had for most of my adult life completely disappeared. My skin stayed clear for the ensuing years with only the occasional recurrence. Used it a second time for two weeks a few years later and my skin has stayed clear. A miracle!
It’s great I agree. But my Dr had me on them for 10yrs! Coming off them caused 10yrs of Hellish Boils from head to toe! So I suggest if U take this medicine, quit it b4 4months. Vibratabs@30mg each tab. Morning & Night. Horror was what happened when I stopped it. I can’t prove it was due to this particular drug tho. It was the only one I took other than pain killers.🤷🏻♂️
My dermatologist prescribed this to me recently, and it worked wonders on my terribly itchy and tender acne on my chest area after a only a week of use (together with topical salicylic acid). But the nausea truly is a bummer. Thanks for the info, Dr. Dray! ❤️
I was on Monocycline, but unfortunately it didn’t work. I am now on Doxycycline and it has helped with my acne so much! I also am prescribed a Clindamycin Gel to apply topically to my face. Those two combined really help keep my acne at bay. The only time I experience acne now is around “that time of the month”, which is to be expected. (I should note that I also use a vitamin C, Retinol, and a chemical exfoliant.) Thank you Dr. Dray for this informative video, I greatly appreciate it!! *#drdray*
hello i got prescribed the same thing yesterday with a benozyl perioxide facewash and 1% percent clindamycin lotion and 100mg once a day doxycycline but i have moderate acne should i still use it and do i use the clindamycin before mostruizing or after
@@4yzell I got prescribed the same things + axelaic acid because of my hyperpigmentation. How did it work for you so far ? I've been on doxy for 4 days now and im breaking out which I expected. Im so scared it will come back:((
I took this when I was in my teenage years for moderate acne and it would make me puke during school. Also when I became a young adult the acne came back 10x worse and at that point I couldn’t afford to see a dermatologist so the severe cystic acne was left untreated and now today as a 24 year old I am left with terrible scars that I will have to spend thousands of dollars to try to treat when I have the money for it... people with clear skin don’t even realize how blessed they are. Sometimes it’s hard to even get out of bed because I feel like my youthful skin has been robbed 😞
Dear you, Plz look beyond those scars.. the world needs you.. and scars will go by their own. You are blessed for being alive, scars no scars doesnt matter
Girl, I got so many scars and acne I couldn't even recognize my own skin tone. I've started on oral antibiotics, spiro, and some topical treatment. ]From Apostrophe.] I used to wish I could die. Now that I've outgrown those woeful thoughts and come out of that deep, dark place I look after the beauty in many things. The sun, flowers, etc. I feel absolutely blessed regardless of my skins condition because there is a reasoning beyond superficial appearance. You seem so weet and like a beautiful young women. We can conquer these thoughts together!! 💪 also, I've learned some really great effective tips on calming down cystic acne if anyone here is interested.
I was put on Doxycycline and took it for 3 months until I suddenly began to get kidney stones. My skin was clearing up but! I had to pass FOUR kidney stones until my doctors realized it was the acne medication causing them. The most physically painful experience of my life 😭 would 100% take acne over kidney stones any day.
@@sangeetas2676 I talk about it a little more on my TH-cam channel. But, healthy lifestyle activities like eating better, drinking more water, and simplifying my skincare were really helpful in the long-term.
@@ibby3849 it was a long time ago (10 years) but not that I remember. I remember when I stopped if my skin got bad my dermatologist was going to start me on it again. But, I never have used it since so I believe my skin was ok coming off :)
Doxycycline helped my acne a lot. I had a lot of nausea before I learned that you're supposed to drink a looooot of water with it. Now I don't experience any side effects and my skin is happy ☺️
@@mooramsravanireddy289 Not for a long time. Like Dr Dray says, I only used it for a 2-3 months while waiting for my skin to adjust to my tretinoin prescription. It can damage your bowel and stomach if you use it for too long.
I was prescribed Doxycycline over a year ago by my dermatologist but I continued to break out 2 months later so I was prescribed Minocycline and my skin cleared up after 2 months! I only took 2 months of Doxycycline and 2 months of Minocycline with Epiduo Forte as a topical cream. I still use Epiduo Forte occasionally but not everyday as I used to, only when I get a pimple which is rare now. It’s been over a year and although I sometimes get one or two pimples for the most part my skin is clear and I couldn’t be any happier. It was definitely life changing for me! I also changed my skincare routine since then and now only use Cerave cleanser and moisturizer. I also wear sunscreen everyday! 🙂🙂🙂
hellooo i have a question… when should I cleanse and moisturize?? i know in the morning… before applying my medication… but then also in the evening no? without adding the medication?
During a deployment, we were all required to take doxy proactively against malaria. Many didn't care for the GI upsets, but we all like the way our skin looked. 😁
I was on doxycycline for about 8 weeks along with adapalene. It worked just have to be patient. Now I just use adapalene. However, the only side affect was that it made me nauseas.
@@Cyrus-sf5lp no, I continued with adapalene and I get the occasional hormonal breakout, but it definitely helped with my cystic acne. I did experience pain in my esophagus so I lowered my dosage to only once a day.
@@lillyhrdina8378 it did take like two months for me to see results of less breakouts. Once my face started clearing, it never went back to bad breakouts. Hope this helps.
Lilly Hrdina hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af. Am also on adapalene topical
@@CarnageChrisReacts in my research everyone is just different. I’m 2 months in and woke up with new acne every day this week. Honestly I think a lot of it is the mask. I’m giving it one more month max
Michaela A hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehad is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
My derm prescribed me doxycycline from when I was 14-19 for my acne and I only stopped because I built such an extreme bacterial resistance that I developed cystic nodular acne while still taking doxycycline. I then graduated to a round of accutane. I can definitely confirm the side effects and I am definitely living proof that it is not meant to be a long term solution lol
Yep. I was on Doxycyline for like half a year with topicals before being put on Spironolactone & birth control & topicals. My new - never had before - deep painful & scarring acne has slowly gone away so thank goodness for knowledgeable dermatologists!
@@jaweriarasheed7421 me personally it cleared everything and 6 months later it came back the same, acne leaving pink ugly spots, but mind, I was eating like trash and barely any greens so.
Doxycycline cleared my horrible cystic acne however, it hurt my bones (yes, seriously) and made me feel so off. My doctor didn’t believe the medication could have those effects. I went off of it and magically my bones stopped aching & the other side effects disappeared. I went back on it & immediately my joints and everything ached like crazy again. It made me feel like I was 80 years old internally. It works for acne but be careful & pay attention to how it will affect you!!
Wait what do you mean by off? If you don't mind me asking. The reason is because I have been taking it for a month and half and I have been feeling weird/different lately once I started my second cycle.
@@jr243-r6w hi! I’m not sure if I can really describe it but it felt like my body was telling me something was seriously wrong. My organs kind of throbbed and I just felt off balance, I didn’t feel like my “normal” self not just physically but mentally and emotionally. It was a bit surreal. All I can say is that I’ve never felt like that again after I stopped taking doxycycline. No more feeling off or pain (acne did return, somewhat less aggressive though). Hope you feel better!
Before Accutane I took Doxycycline two times. The first time I took it my face was perfectly clear but in 7 days after last dose my face was worse than ever. I felt like everything below my skin was captured and after Doxycycline exploded on the surface of my skin. After the second time I used Doxycycline it was even worse. I couldn't recognize myself. I was completely swollen how big cystic acne were. When my face got ruined dermatologist chose Accutane as a treatment and I'm almost 4 months already in treatment and still there are two spots on my face where I can feel thickening below my skin that was caused by Doxycycline.
My former dermatologist had prescribed Doxy for my acne. I tried it for a month but couldn't keep it down. The worst part was that my derm's response to my struggle with the Doxy was to stop taking it and said I'd just "learn to live my acne"... no alternatives offered. Needless to say, I found a new derm, I'm now on Spironolactone and Tretinoin, and my skin has never looked better.
How are you liking spironolactone? My dr prescribed it to me but after reading the side effects I’m a little hesitant. I have started it but I’m still deciding if I will
@@10v3myself I really love being on Spironolactone. I haven't had any side effects and it has definitely made a huge difference in my acne (I'm on 125 mg).
I started spironolactone about a month ago, however haven’t seen any improvements in my skin (it’s actually much worse). I know everyone’s skin is different but I was wondering how long it took for you to start seeing results
@@sophiag612 Honestly, it has been a process so don't be discouraged. I started the Spironolactone and Tretinoin at the same time and while I didn't experience a "purge" or worsening of my acne I will say that it took 2-3 months before I looked in the mirror and was like "WOW! That's a difference!" We did increase the dose of Spironolactone and the strength of the Tret after about 8 months and that last adjustment really fixed the lingering breakouts that I was having. so it took some tweaking and patience but I tolerated both medications well and together they worked well for me.
@@amyalaniz9876 yes. I wish i remembered exactly what the doctors said while i was in the ER. it was so long ago but my liver is functioning properly now
@@bradyghaniabadi7510 pls tell me what the symptoms are I have been taking this a few months back and felt so bad I started throwing up and feeling horrible i stopped and I’m back on it again and I feel so horribwl
@@vanessaperez5658 I actually got Doxycycline Hylate 3 days ago. Ive been taking it and at first I felt the symptom of vomiting. But as of now, I don't feel that symptom.
Oh my god. I’m taking 200mg of this for 2 months now and I only have stomach issues. Is that normal! Should I like get my liver checked idk??? This is worrysome. I hope you are doing better
Happy Friday, everyone!! I got my second physics midterm back this morning and did well!! I’m sending the good energy to everyone else for a great weekend ahead ✨♥️
It even made my acne worse, in the time that I took it they also appeared on my back where I’ve never had it before. And disappeared when I stopped taking it. Don’t have a high hopes with it. I am taking accutane now and going trough a lot of hair loss now but I believe it’s temporary and my skin is clear. So see will see if it was worth it
I've been on lymecycline then doxycycline for 3+ years on and off, no side effects. As soon as I stop treatment my acne is back within 2 weeks, but it works so well to keep down flare ups and redness. In the UK dermatologists are hard to find, I've been waiting more than 1 year for an appointment to ask for accutane. Acids like benzyl only seem to irritate my skin, even when sticking with it for 3+ months, so I'm taking my chances with the antibiotics for now. Good luck to all on their acne survival journeys. It sucks but it does not define us. And to those advocating "more water, healthier food", you are the modern day snake oil seller!
For 4 years of my 12+ years acne survival journey, I was on doxycycline. It eventually turned resistant to p.acnes for me and it is probably the root cause for my current state of advanced gastro intestinal disease. Doxycycline works but not for long
I’ve taken oxytetracycline for 7 weeks now, I’ve seen major improvements in my skin not quite clear year and still have a few papules and pustules but it’s helped significantly and my skin is mostly clear from being relatively severe 7 weeks ago.
hi! ive been taking a dissolvable version of these tablets for around 4-5 months now and WOW. my skin has cleared up so much. I never thought that it would actually work and I was very skeptic at first but it truly worked wonders. I was lucky as I got no side effects or purging during the first few weeks of taking it. I'm really happy with the results. If you have recently started taking it, good luck! I hope your acne journey goes well. keep positive, acne doesn't last forever. 🥰
@@Liz52482 Yup! it's called vibramycin. I've actually restarted a second course of it because my acne came back a little bit (luckily not as much as before but i still want to get rid of it) Been a month so far, but im hopefull it will work again since it did last time 🥰
@@mugiwara1507 my skin care routine is: la roche posay face face wash then hyaluronic acid serum to help with moisture, as differn can make skin dry. i then use cosrx snail muchin essence followed by la roche posay moisturiser. lastly i use differin gel. my skin is oily but also dry. i hope this helps :)
Hi. Can you tell me the dissolvable form of this antibiotic. Are you in the US? My daughter was prescribed and she has difficulties swallowing large pills.
I took this drug many years ago. I eventually took Acutane and I took it twice. I started having digestive problems and was diagnosed with irritable bowel which has been difficult to live with. I am convinced that the antibiotic caused my irritable bowel. I wish I had never taken the antibiotic.
Sorry to hear that, hope you are feeling better. Look into taking vitamin A supplement for the cyst. Accucante is actually a chemical form of vitamin A. Vitamin D is also good for overall health.
Just started 40mg today (adult acne). I understand now why my stomach felt a little unsettled this morning. That's a really golden nugget of information and the Benzyl Peroxide wash. I have used the cream in the past and besides drying my skin I also found if I got it on any of my clothes it bleached and ruined them. I didn't even know a BP wash was available, this sounds ideal as I can use in the shower and won't have to keep replacing my wardrobe. Thank you for the information.
This saved me. I had avoided taking any tablets tried more topical creams such as a clindimyacin gel cream. But my acne kept coming back if I stopped using it. So finally after ongoing issues. My doctor gave me the doxy at a low dose over 3 months with combo of Epiduo and OMG its cleared it. I've stopped doxy now and it hasn't come back.
@@kk-pb3du i used doxy last year from feb-july and my face cleared up. im doing another round of doxy bc my acne started coming back but it was waaay more mild this time!
my brother have severe acne and ask him to take this with topical benzoyl peroxide. on his first week to 3rd week he poops a lot and sometimes he vomit. but now his face is cleared already.
hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
@@NYS30 I'm sorry to hear that. Yeah I get the cystic acne on my jawline occasionally and those take forever to go away. You would definitely want to get your hormones checked if you're tired all the time. I have hypothyroidism so when that is out of whack I get tired af too.
My dermatologist had me try out doxycycline 2 years ago and I had temporary blindness and my skin was peeling and so sensitive it looked like I had a bad sunburn. And that’s how I found out I was allergic 😂😂
@@self_lovecare Did you continue? Currently on doxycycline with Epiduo and my skin is always looking sunburned/tanned even tho I’m rarely out in the sun
@@Rumblingbellyhi just curious if you got it sorted? I just finished 1 week of doxy 100mh twice a day and I’m having the same issue with my skein on the penis peeling and shedding. I’m a little worried…
Was prescribed this today. Thank you for this great info! My sister was also on this medication but her doctor did not tell her to sit up for an hour after taking it & she has terrible terrible acid reflux. This all makes sense now!
hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
@@NYS30 hello! My skin did well with the doxy and a retinol. It cleared up my skin and I only have one or two pimples on my chin when my menstrual cycle is about to start. I had acne on my jawline too and my derm said it was hormone related. Have you considered birth control? I know it’s not for everyone but that helped my acne in my early 20s
Samantha S im on my adapalene gel as i got rosacea, find the mild topical. How long until u realized ur skin got better while on doxy? I cant take birth control as i got plan to ttc 😅
hi, can you please say if your acne got back worse after you stopped using doxycycline or not? my dermatologist prescribed that for me and I want to start it.
I was given a 10 day 200mg daily dose of doxycycline for a non-skin related reason and have noticed within 5 days my mild rosacea is already clearing. It's so weird to see rosacea i've seen for years on my cheeks fading away. My skin conditions are far to mild to prescribe it for this reason but i'll enjoy the temporary results. Thank you for the explanation of a better long-term solution. You motivated me to try out a weak OTC Benzoyl Peroxide product.
I took it around 3-4 years ago and it helped me like crazy at a time when my birthcontrol wasn’t working for my acne anymore. When I went off it and continued with just birthcontrol my acne didn’t come back. Now I’m off birthcontrol and it definitely came back but not as bad as to when the derm prescribed it. Definitely follow your doctor’s recommendations, mine did tell me to not take it on an empty stomach but I didn’t know quite why and one day in a hurry I couldn’t eat and took my pill and I got super sick, I did throw up
@@irwinpapi5275 Hi, so far it’s been a week and my acne has gotten a tiny bit better already! i haven’t gotten any new acne and my scars are getting lighter... excited for the future. I haven’t had any stomach issues with it either!
Perfect timing! I've booked in to see a dermatologist in two weeks because I've had moderate acne for over 10 years. I was actually prescribed accutane four years ago, but I could only get through about one and a half months worth of medication, because it elevated my liver enzyme levels too much. I was so sad having to quit it just after the worst purging. Because I'm 24 now I was thinking of discussing the possibility of me using adapalene gel or other topical retinoid to control my acne but also to help with anti-aging. Maybe something like doxycycline could also be helpful in the beginning of starting a retinoid? I remember trying one antibiotic (I don't remember whether it was doxycycline or the other) before going on accutane over four years ago, but it didn't really do much at the time. I'm really hoping this time to finally get control of my acne, I'm so tired of always being very self concious about it as I also work in the beauty industry.
I have been using Doxycycline off and on for years, but only use it when I get a flare up. I have Rosacea and Doxycycline helps clear up those deeply imbedded cysts. Thankfully, flare-ups are very sporadic and one prescription lasts a long, long time. So glad I have it when I need it, though.
hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af. I also have acne rosacea
my dermatologist just prescribed this for me, i’m 14 turning 15 soon and i’ve been struggling with acne since i was 8-9 and i tried so many thing but only benzoyl peroxide worked but only for a short while since after i stoped it my acne came back and worse, now i’m going on doxycycline while on a benzoyl peroxide wash, i was scared at first but after watching this i’m sure it will finally get rid of my acne:D
So informative - was prescribed antibiotics for my acne two weeks ago, and I went for a hike last weekend. This week I noticed my face was much darker - and was wondering why! My derm didn't even mention this.
My derm prescribed me Doxycycline after telling me that there is 50% chance it would go forever. It gives heartburn, made my skin a bit darker. HOWEVER, I'm thankful cuz it healed my cystic acne and the pimples disappeared from my shoulders and chest. My derm prescribed it for three months, I spent 2 months and she prescribed me Tretinoin yesterday.
I just came from my first dermatologist appointment. Got prescribed doxycycline along with topical adapalene (0.1%) and benzoyl peroxide(2.5%) as well as floucinolene (0.025%) for my scalp and minoxidil.... we took blood and waiting on results though, Thanks to you I was able to follow the conversation and understand what was being said. Thank you🌻
hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
@Nsraiza I have the the worst rash on my chest, collarbone area and back. I don't know if this is due to the doxycycline but I've never experienced something like this and I don't take any other new drugs or use topical medication on those areas. I haven't had my doxy in two days (the rash started 3 days ago) as I don't know if this is dangerous or just a side effect?
Omg my dermatologist prescribed this to me like a 2 weeks ago, perfect timing. It really helped me with my inflation, but now I only have closed comedones, so I have to go and change my prescription.
hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
I have been on Doxycycline for 3 months and a topical antibiotic that’s from my doctor. I may be taking Doxycycline for 6 months my acne on my shoulders and lower back and face is that bad... but I have noticed a difference 👍❤️❤️
I was on doxycycline for 1 year when I was in college, it helped initially but eventually it stopped and my acne came back. Then I went on spironolactone which helped a ton!! Eventually I stopped that too and my acne is now completely gone a few years later. I always say stress from college made me break out lol.
wow i took doxi for 3 months along with clindamyacin. My acne came back worse soon after in places I never had before. So i have spirnalactone and tretinoin now and I am experiencing the worst purge.
Thank you so much for the information! I was prescribed last year by my derm and wasn’t aware of all the benefits! The acne it helped calm down barely left any scarring behind.
hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
I’ve been on both doxycycline and minocycline off and on for 10 years. The max length of time if been prescribed doxycycline is about 18 months. Is there a big risk to being on it that long? I have had better success with doxycycline than minocycline. Using that combined with low dose Spironolactone (50mg), .25 Tretinoin, and Tri-luma have helped so much. Also, I stopped using biotin, which really helped with stopping body acne. Thank you so much for all your videos. I learn so much from you!!
@@dalilacastro2892 yes, it has helped. The Spironolactone seems to make the biggest difference, followed by the doxycycline. The tretinoin seems to help more with scarring and discoloration from acne.
I was on doxycycline a year ago and my skin looked super amazing but once I had to stop taking it my acne came back hardcore lol. So now I take zinc orally and do my usual topical skincare stuff
oh damn im taking it like 5 days and it's amazing, im worrying bout when i stop taking it too. Can you say more about your case and what else did you take during the doxycyline? thanks ya
@@MariaSilva-wm2rs i think you should take it untill all the acne are gone, then you take some gap 1 day, 2 days, a week... so your skin got used to it and it wont breakout
hà vy trương hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehad is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
I’m so glad you posted about this I beg my dermatologist to give me Accutane but she says my acne is not severe enough but I’m 43 and I’m tired of getting acne under my nose seems like every time I take doxycycline on an empty stomach I throw up have you heard of that before?. Sorry You just answered my question
I started off with this antibiotic and tretinoin and the antibiotic did give me heart burn as do most strong antibiotics. I was only on it for about 4 months and then I stayed using on the retinol for my acne. My skin has been doing amazing but lately I’ve been getting the white heads in weird places I don’t normally get them but I’m hoping that it was from something I used and that I’m not becoming immune or irritated by the retinol. Thanks for the video Dr Drey.!🥰😻❤️
I was prescribed doxycycline for my acne by a GP, but it didn't work. I think it was because I dont have the red-cystic type of acne, I have comedonal acne. However, doxycycline worked great for my friend, so it really does depend on the type of acne!
For me, doxycycline didn't work for my hormonal acne. It worked in my teenage years but didn't for my adult acne. Also, I got prone to yeast infections and it took a long time to become immune to yeast again. It kills the good bacteria. I started Accutane after doxi and my acne hasn't appeared after 5 years.
My dermatologist prescribed doxycycline (along with differin gel) to me 9 months ago, but I noticed that doxy does not work anymore and the side effects are worsening (vaginal infection, heartburn, diarrhea). My acne got really bad the first month, but cleared during month 3/4 and she told me to continue. I feel scammed, especially now that I have done my own research into acids, active ingredients etc.
I'm one of the patients who had nasty side effects from Doxycycline. I was prescribed it twice from my primary doc & OB doc for other reasons over the years. Both times I vomited. Not only that, it caused eye flashes & floaters. The floaters are now permanent in my eyes. Please be extra caution when taking this antibiotics.
@@jackieortiz316it cleared the acne on my back, but only cleared a little bit of acne on my face. I eventually went on Accutane and my skin completely cleared.
@DrDray, please do a video on Minocycline. I have moderate acne and my dermatologist has prescribed minocycline as an antibiotic for my acne. I really want to know about this antibiotic :)
hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
@@NYS30 Sorry to hear about your breakouts. I had doxycycline for 4 months and it worked well for me. The scars are 90 percent gone. Also, those big painful acne got recovered. My skin is in a better place now.
35 yr old guy, been having issues with my skin for around 6 months. No over the counter options have worked so far. Been taking doxy for 4 days now with a few months ahead. Your video was fantastic and made me hopeful that there is light at the end of the tunnel
Currently on Doxycycline and topical treatment 🤔 Thanks for all the information 🧡❤💜💙💚💛 I didn't know about remaining upright!!! But i forgot to drink a full glass of water when taking it one night and my throat was so irritated the next day like something was stuck in it.
hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
@@emilybrown5879Im almost done my 3 month treatment now, only 6 days left. All of my acne has vanished. I would say I saw the most dramatic difference around the 2 week mark. This is when most of my cystic acne really started to calm down. From then on, it gradually started to get better and better. I still have red marks from the old acne, but I currently have only 1 active breakout. I'm scared when the treatment is over it will all come back.. will keep you posted.
@@p.s.758 Good! It’s been a little over 2 weeks since I finished my prescription. I’ve had a couple of little pimples that last a couple of days, but nothing cystic!
I used to take doxycycline but I got some really really bad side effects. So, that’s why I stopped and started Accutane. And with accutane I haven’t had any horrible side effects :)
Those who are taking this antibiotic, just be careful of side effects - I ended up developing pseudotumor cerebri (really rare). If you start to notice headaches or neck stiffness/pain, call your doctor or derm!
I literally just started Doxycycline three days ago, what great timing!! I'm taking 100mg pills twice a day (one morning and one at night). I'm also using Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide1%/5% in the morning and Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Ge 0/1%/2.5%l at night. I've only felt nauseous once and that was last night (probably because I ate dinner at 5PM but took the pill at 10PM) it was terrible so don't forget to take the pill CLOSE to after a meal, never on an empty stomach. Currently my face has a burning sensation, SUPER dry, and a lot of redness. I haven't been outside since, and I've been applying sunscreen. So I'm not really sure if this could be a chemical burn?? Anyways thank you for your informative videos Doc! I'm living for them!!!
The dryness, redness, and burning may be coming from the topicals...sounds like maybe too much benzoyl peroxide. I've experienced the same symptoms with topical and had to back off. Good luck!
Doxy was amazing for my skin, but not for my digestive track. I used to wake up in the middle of the night with bile sitting in my throat. It made my GERD even worse and let’s just say I now am Gluten free because of this pill. There was several times I couldn’t leave home when taking this pill because I needed to be next to a toilet (use your own imagination). I’m not sure if everyone experiences these side effects but be mindful if you have GERD or suffer from heartburn I wouldn’t take it. Not going to lie though, it did clear up my face and back within a month of taking it. Almost makes the cons non existent 😂
Can you tell me doxycyclin to do it twice in the same day? and is harmonal acne is removed for using doxy..... my dermatolist prescribed vibramycin salt of doxycyclin i use previos year 2 months but not recover acne ............................. plz plz i am full stressed about that plz guide me
@@elenam7174 Yes, but not to the full extent that it used to be, only a few cysts here and there. Mostly on my back but sometimes under my jaw. I did try the liquid collagen that all the bloggers rave about and I’m not going to lie, my face and body was CLEAR! I was always on collagen but the powder type and idk what’s in the liquid but it’s liquid gold, no exaggeration. It’s Expensive though 😬
Doxycycline is a very good strong antibiotic...And, Yes it is used to treat a myriad of infections...However, You need to be very careful when taking this.I was prescribed this when I was admitted to the hospital for cellulitis...As, I have a lot of allergies to medicine this was prescribed for me along with vancomycin while I was in the hospital...I followed up with doxycycline for many weeks after then followed by a few weeks of Bactrim..Yes I can atest that these meds cause nausea loss of appetite and I had to avoid the sun...I took probiotics with this medicine that would be my recommendation...And don't lay down after taking both of these meds for at least a half hour to an hour...And drink plenty of water and fluids when taking this medicine..You are so helpful Dr. Dray... .
@@drxip3608 are you only using doxycycline or do u use other topicals with it? Some people say doxycycline causes purging but i think they mistake that with the topicals they use im just wondering if it does because i am starting doxycycline soon
@@jordanjohnson259 yes I use trention and Some other cream, I guess that actually speed up the process of the treatment of doxycycline so like for me it took 2 weeks to see a improvement not the full improvement but my skin is definitely better and My skin did not purge
I was prescribed this for only 1 month and a half and my skin cleared up as I was taking it but came back as soon as my derm stopped it. I'm now using epiduo and a salicylic acid wash in the morning, I hope it clears up even just a bit soon.
Loved this video!! I’m on doxycycline currently and I started taking it back in July and it has worked wonders for my skin! I don’t want to have to take it forever though so I’m slowly transitioning to only a topical cream. Hope my skin stays clear! 😭
@@simransaini4248 Skin did amazing after taking it for 3 months, but when I stopped taking it after that, my acne started coming back slowly :( I have since moved on from that and went to another derm and I am now on Spironolactone which is not an antibiotic so I don't mind taking it every day. Works amazing!! you just have to be patient! Good luck :)
Just mash up ginger, garlic, drop of Apple cider vinegar, maunka honey, a dash of turmeric in a some water and drink daily. That will reduce your inflammation.
Doxycycline has changed my life completely. I can look people in the eye and focus better at work. My skin cleared up in a week, after 15 years of scarring cystic acne lesions. But I AM TERRIFIED TO STOP. I know it will come back once my prescription runs out! When that happens, will my life go back to the miserable lonely way it was before? I just want Accutane...
I started taking this 1 month ago along with spironolactone 100mg, tretinoin 1% and birth control for cystic and hormonal acne. Ive seen huge improvements not only in my acne but the skin itself. Im happy with the results but I for sure dont want to be on the doxycycline for long because of the possible effects to the stomach. I have added the cerave benzoyl peroxide acne wash and all my other skin care is very hydrating and moisturizing due to the drying effects of both the wash and tretinoin. My skin still became irritated and started pilling which is normal. Im overall happy I finally went to the dermatologist. Got the courage to go from watching all of Dr Dray’s videos so thank you! ☺️
I went to Africa and used doxycycline for two weeks as an anti malaria. To my delighted surprise, the adult acne I had for most of my adult life completely disappeared. My skin stayed clear for the ensuing years with only the occasional recurrence. Used it a second time for two weeks a few years later and my skin has stayed clear. A miracle!
It’s great I agree. But my Dr had me on them for 10yrs! Coming off them caused 10yrs of Hellish Boils from head to toe! So I suggest if U take this medicine, quit it b4 4months. Vibratabs@30mg each tab. Morning & Night.
Horror was what happened when I stopped it. I can’t prove it was due to this particular drug tho. It was the only one I took other than pain killers.🤷🏻♂️
My dermatologist prescribed this to me recently, and it worked wonders on my terribly itchy and tender acne on my chest area after a only a week of use (together with topical salicylic acid). But the nausea truly is a bummer. Thanks for the info, Dr. Dray! ❤️
Did ur acne come back or not ??!
Did your acne become worse before getting better ?
I was on Monocycline, but unfortunately it didn’t work. I am now on Doxycycline and it has helped with my acne so much! I also am prescribed a Clindamycin Gel to apply topically to my face. Those two combined really help keep my acne at bay. The only time I experience acne now is around “that time of the month”, which is to be expected. (I should note that I also use a vitamin C, Retinol, and a chemical exfoliant.) Thank you Dr. Dray for this informative video, I greatly appreciate it!! *#drdray*
thanks for watching
hello i got prescribed the same thing yesterday with a benozyl perioxide facewash and 1% percent clindamycin lotion and 100mg once a day doxycycline but i have moderate acne should i still use it and do i use the clindamycin before mostruizing or after
@@4yzell fst face wash then moisturiser then clindamycin
How long were you prescribed to take doxy?
@@4yzell I got prescribed the same things + axelaic acid because of my hyperpigmentation. How did it work for you so far ? I've been on doxy for 4 days now and im breaking out which I expected. Im so scared it will come back:((
I took this when I was in my teenage years for moderate acne and it would make me puke during school. Also when I became a young adult the acne came back 10x worse and at that point I couldn’t afford to see a dermatologist so the severe cystic acne was left untreated and now today as a 24 year old I am left with terrible scars that I will have to spend thousands of dollars to try to treat when I have the money for it... people with clear skin don’t even realize how blessed they are. Sometimes it’s hard to even get out of bed because I feel like my youthful skin has been robbed 😞
Dear you, Plz look beyond those scars.. the world needs you.. and scars will go by their own. You are blessed for being alive, scars no scars doesnt matter
Girl, I got so many scars and acne I couldn't even recognize my own skin tone. I've started on oral antibiotics, spiro, and some topical treatment. ]From Apostrophe.] I used to wish I could die. Now that I've outgrown those woeful thoughts and come out of that deep, dark place I look after the beauty in many things. The sun, flowers, etc. I feel absolutely blessed regardless of my skins condition because there is a reasoning beyond superficial appearance. You seem so weet and like a beautiful young women. We can conquer these thoughts together!! 💪 also, I've learned some really great effective tips on calming down cystic acne if anyone here is interested.
@@deepshikhasingh20 I took accutane and it really helped. There were a lot of side effects but man does it get rid of acne and old scars
Same 😔
OMG IT MADE ME THROW UP IN SCHOOL TOO!!!!
I was put on Doxycycline and took it for 3 months until I suddenly began to get kidney stones. My skin was clearing up but! I had to pass FOUR kidney stones until my doctors realized it was the acne medication causing them. The most physically painful experience of my life 😭 would 100% take acne over kidney stones any day.
Holy shit, I am so sorry.
I stopped taking minocycline after one year. Acne came back but my digestive system is feeling a lot better. Tretinoin has been a lifesaver
I love your profile picture! It used to be mine too 😂
What’s your routine w Tretinoin
Omg today my doctor prescribed it, great timing
hope the video is helpful
It's da bomb for cystic acne! Good luck!:)
@@marianne6373 thank youu!
I was prescribed it a month ago and it’s awesome! Good luck x
@@maiasebenik6823 thankss!
I used to take this medication. I had little to no side effects and pretty good results. But, lifestyle habits are what really kept my skin clear.
Can you share more om wat lifestyle changes you made?
@@sangeetas2676 I talk about it a little more on my TH-cam channel. But, healthy lifestyle activities like eating better, drinking more water, and simplifying my skincare were really helpful in the long-term.
Hey did you get a reliance on this medication ? Like when did you come of it and was your skin fine ?
@@ibby3849 it was a long time ago (10 years) but not that I remember. I remember when I stopped if my skin got bad my dermatologist was going to start me on it again. But, I never have used it since so I believe my skin was ok coming off :)
@@ZacMalone perfect thanks :)
Doxycycline helped my acne a lot. I had a lot of nausea before I learned that you're supposed to drink a looooot of water with it. Now I don't experience any side effects and my skin is happy ☺️
Hi...can we use doxycycline for a long time...i wanna try it for rosacea
@@mooramsravanireddy289 Not for a long time. Like Dr Dray says, I only used it for a 2-3 months while waiting for my skin to adjust to my tretinoin prescription. It can damage your bowel and stomach if you use it for too long.
@@_maymie did your acne come back?
@@_maymie did your acne came back?
Did your acne come back?
I was prescribed Doxycycline over a year ago by my dermatologist but I continued to break out 2 months later so I was prescribed Minocycline and my skin cleared up after 2 months! I only took 2 months of Doxycycline and 2 months of Minocycline with Epiduo Forte as a topical cream. I still use Epiduo Forte occasionally but not everyday as I used to, only when I get a pimple which is rare now. It’s been over a year and although I sometimes get one or two pimples for the most part my skin is clear and I couldn’t be any happier. It was definitely life changing for me!
I also changed my skincare routine since then and now only use Cerave cleanser and moisturizer. I also wear sunscreen everyday! 🙂🙂🙂
Exactly the same for me!
hellooo i have a question… when should I cleanse and moisturize?? i know in the morning… before applying my medication… but then also in the evening no? without adding the medication?
During a deployment, we were all required to take doxy proactively against malaria. Many didn't care for the GI upsets, but we all like the way our skin looked. 😁
Isn’t malaria a virus - why would an antibiotic work on that
I was on doxycycline for about 8 weeks along with adapalene. It worked just have to be patient. Now I just use adapalene. However, the only side affect was that it made me nauseas.
L C after u stopped taking the pill did ur acne come back?
@@Cyrus-sf5lp no, I continued with adapalene and I get the occasional hormonal breakout, but it definitely helped with my cystic acne. I did experience pain in my esophagus so I lowered my dosage to only once a day.
how long till the doxycycline started to work? Im on day 24 with the antb, and week 6 with adapalen, but still breaking out like hell...
@@lillyhrdina8378 it did take like two months for me to see results of less breakouts. Once my face started clearing, it never went back to bad breakouts. Hope this helps.
Lilly Hrdina hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af. Am also on adapalene topical
THE TIMING. I was just prescribed this and my skin is doing so bad rn
did it clear up lol
@@michachalikesyou mine has, used to have horrible cystic acne on my face and it’s helped me tremendously as I’m a male teenager
@@CarnageChrisReacts in my research everyone is just different. I’m 2 months in and woke up with new acne every day this week. Honestly I think a lot of it is the mask. I’m giving it one more month max
has it cleared up?
Michaela A hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehad is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
My derm prescribed me doxycycline from when I was 14-19 for my acne and I only stopped because I built such an extreme bacterial resistance that I developed cystic nodular acne while still taking doxycycline. I then graduated to a round of accutane. I can definitely confirm the side effects and I am definitely living proof that it is not meant to be a long term solution lol
What side effects are you experiencing?
Did the accutane work?
For how long your accutane course was? Mine also came back after 5 month of stopping treatment
I thought same - anti botic resistance was my first thought
Yep. I was on Doxycyline for like half a year with topicals before being put on Spironolactone & birth control & topicals. My new - never had before - deep painful & scarring acne has slowly gone away so thank goodness for knowledgeable dermatologists!
How about now? Do you still get acne?
How was it been now?
@@jaweriarasheed7421 me personally it cleared everything and 6 months later it came back the same, acne leaving pink ugly spots, but mind, I was eating like trash and barely any greens so.
I wish I would have skipped antibiotics and just took accutane. I’m on accutane now and it’s so amazing. I’m so thankful for my dermatologist.
U bad
Doxycycline cleared my horrible cystic acne however, it hurt my bones (yes, seriously) and made me feel so off. My doctor didn’t believe the medication could have those effects. I went off of it and magically my bones stopped aching & the other side effects disappeared. I went back on it & immediately my joints and everything ached like crazy again. It made me feel like I was 80 years old internally. It works for acne but be careful & pay attention to how it will affect you!!
Wait what do you mean by off? If you don't mind me asking. The reason is because I have been taking it for a month and half and I have been feeling weird/different lately once I started my second cycle.
@@jr243-r6w hi! I’m not sure if I can really describe it but it felt like my body was telling me something was seriously wrong. My organs kind of throbbed and I just felt off balance, I didn’t feel like my “normal” self not just physically but mentally and emotionally. It was a bit surreal. All I can say is that I’ve never felt like that again after I stopped taking doxycycline. No more feeling off or pain (acne did return, somewhat less aggressive though). Hope you feel better!
@@talitamarquardt1697 Thank you, how long did it took you to feel better again?
Before Accutane I took Doxycycline two times. The first time I took it my face was perfectly clear but in 7 days after last dose my face was worse than ever. I felt like everything below my skin was captured and after Doxycycline exploded on the surface of my skin. After the second time I used Doxycycline it was even worse. I couldn't recognize myself. I was completely swollen how big cystic acne were. When my face got ruined dermatologist chose Accutane as a treatment and I'm almost 4 months already in treatment and still there are two spots on my face where I can feel thickening below my skin that was caused by Doxycycline.
how bad was your acne?
My former dermatologist had prescribed Doxy for my acne. I tried it for a month but couldn't keep it down. The worst part was that my derm's response to my struggle with the Doxy was to stop taking it and said I'd just "learn to live my acne"... no alternatives offered. Needless to say, I found a new derm, I'm now on Spironolactone and Tretinoin, and my skin has never looked better.
Sarah Jo u have to take it on a full stomach and try not to combine it with dairy
How are you liking spironolactone? My dr prescribed it to me but after reading the side effects I’m a little hesitant. I have started it but I’m still deciding if I will
@@10v3myself I really love being on Spironolactone. I haven't had any side effects and it has definitely made a huge difference in my acne (I'm on 125 mg).
I started spironolactone about a month ago, however haven’t seen any improvements in my skin (it’s actually much worse). I know everyone’s skin is different but I was wondering how long it took for you to start seeing results
@@sophiag612 Honestly, it has been a process so don't be discouraged. I started the Spironolactone and Tretinoin at the same time and while I didn't experience a "purge" or worsening of my acne I will say that it took 2-3 months before I looked in the mirror and was like "WOW! That's a difference!" We did increase the dose of Spironolactone and the strength of the Tret after about 8 months and that last adjustment really fixed the lingering breakouts that I was having. so it took some tweaking and patience but I tolerated both medications well and together they worked well for me.
I was prescribed this when i was in high school, it actually caused me to go to the ER since it was causing jaundice
Are you okay now?
@@amyalaniz9876 yes. I wish i remembered exactly what the doctors said while i was in the ER. it was so long ago but my liver is functioning properly now
@@bradyghaniabadi7510 pls tell me what the symptoms are I have been taking this a few months back and felt so bad I started throwing up and feeling horrible i stopped and I’m back on it again and I feel so horribwl
@@vanessaperez5658 I actually got Doxycycline Hylate 3 days ago. Ive been taking it and at first I felt the symptom of vomiting. But as of now, I don't feel that symptom.
Oh my god. I’m taking 200mg of this for 2 months now and I only have stomach issues. Is that normal! Should I like get my liver checked idk??? This is worrysome. I hope you are doing better
Happy Friday, everyone!! I got my second physics midterm back this morning and did well!! I’m sending the good energy to everyone else for a great weekend ahead ✨♥️
Congrats!!!
thank you for this
thanks for watching
It didn’t help me. Accutane does
Magdalena Bozek Yup didn’t work for me either. Roaccutane was the best decision!
It even made my acne worse, in the time that I took it they also appeared on my back where I’ve never had it before. And disappeared when I stopped taking it. Don’t have a high hopes with it. I am taking accutane now and going trough a lot of hair loss now but I believe it’s temporary and my skin is clear. So see will see if it was worth it
@@magdalenaborek8350 I hope it works out for you!
I've been on lymecycline then doxycycline for 3+ years on and off, no side effects. As soon as I stop treatment my acne is back within 2 weeks, but it works so well to keep down flare ups and redness.
In the UK dermatologists are hard to find, I've been waiting more than 1 year for an appointment to ask for accutane.
Acids like benzyl only seem to irritate my skin, even when sticking with it for 3+ months, so I'm taking my chances with the antibiotics for now.
Good luck to all on their acne survival journeys. It sucks but it does not define us. And to those advocating "more water, healthier food", you are the modern day snake oil seller!
For 4 years of my 12+ years acne survival journey, I was on doxycycline. It eventually turned resistant to p.acnes for me and it is probably the root cause for my current state of advanced gastro intestinal disease. Doxycycline works but not for long
Also I’m on 40mg were you taking 100mg ?
I’ve taken oxytetracycline for 7 weeks now, I’ve seen major improvements in my skin not quite clear year and still have a few papules and pustules but it’s helped significantly and my skin is mostly clear from being relatively severe 7 weeks ago.
hi! ive been taking a dissolvable version of these tablets for around 4-5 months now and WOW. my skin has cleared up so much. I never thought that it would actually work and I was very skeptic at first but it truly worked wonders. I was lucky as I got no side effects or purging during the first few weeks of taking it. I'm really happy with the results. If you have recently started taking it, good luck! I hope your acne journey goes well. keep positive, acne doesn't last forever. 🥰
I just got prescribed Doxy but I have a hard time swallowing pills. Had no idea there was a dissolvable version!
@@Liz52482 Yup! it's called vibramycin. I've actually restarted a second course of it because my acne came back a little bit (luckily not as much as before but i still want to get rid of it) Been a month so far, but im hopefull it will work again since it did last time 🥰
@@mugiwara1507 hi! i used a topical treatment called differin, however i had already used that before the doxycycline and it didn't do much for me
@@mugiwara1507 my skin care routine is: la roche posay face face wash then hyaluronic acid serum to help with moisture, as differn can make skin dry. i then use cosrx snail muchin essence followed by la roche posay moisturiser. lastly i use differin gel. my skin is oily but also dry. i hope this helps :)
Hi. Can you tell me the dissolvable form of this antibiotic. Are you in the US? My daughter was prescribed and she has difficulties swallowing large pills.
I took this drug many years ago. I eventually took Acutane and I took it twice. I started having digestive problems and was diagnosed with irritable bowel which has been difficult to live with. I am convinced that the antibiotic caused my irritable bowel. I wish I had never taken the antibiotic.
Same with me. Now am suffering serious Digestive issues and i wish i hadn't ever used this antibiotics.
@@tiennaameh3168 Me too. I still get the cyst that I took the Acutane for.
Sorry to hear that, hope you are feeling better. Look into taking vitamin A supplement for the cyst. Accucante is actually a chemical form of vitamin A. Vitamin D is also good for overall health.
I've been taking this for perioral dermatitis, slowly noticing a difference ☺️
@kayla hastings --- m using it for same..can u let me knw how many days it is prescribed to you
@@kaifianaaz9986 I've been given 5 repeats, 25 tablets each time of 50mg, I'm now on my 4th round and it's been almost 3 months.
Just started 40mg today (adult acne). I understand now why my stomach felt a little unsettled this morning. That's a really golden nugget of information and the Benzyl Peroxide wash. I have used the cream in the past and besides drying my skin I also found if I got it on any of my clothes it bleached and ruined them. I didn't even know a BP wash was available, this sounds ideal as I can use in the shower and won't have to keep replacing my wardrobe. Thank you for the information.
This saved me. I had avoided taking any tablets tried more topical creams such as a clindimyacin gel cream. But my acne kept coming back if I stopped using it.
So finally after ongoing issues.
My doctor gave me the doxy at a low dose over 3 months with combo of Epiduo and OMG its cleared it. I've stopped doxy now and it hasn't come back.
how’s it going now? i got prescribed the same thing!
@@shimmerbeautyXO hi! did it improved your acne?
@@kk-pb3du i used doxy last year from feb-july and my face cleared up. im doing another round of doxy bc my acne started coming back but it was waaay more mild this time!
my brother have severe acne and ask him to take this with topical benzoyl peroxide. on his first week to 3rd week he poops a lot and sometimes he vomit. but now his face is cleared already.
I just finished doxycycline for two cysts in my groin. Added bonus, it cleared my acne. I did get minor heartburn from not sitting up after taking it.
I sit up straight right after I read that😭
hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
@@NYS30 I'm sorry to hear that. Yeah I get the cystic acne on my jawline occasionally and those take forever to go away. You would definitely want to get your hormones checked if you're tired all the time. I have hypothyroidism so when that is out of whack I get tired af too.
My dermatologist had me try out doxycycline 2 years ago and I had temporary blindness and my skin was peeling and so sensitive it looked like I had a bad sunburn. And that’s how I found out I was allergic 😂😂
Really same thing happening with me should I continue
@@self_lovecare Did you continue? Currently on doxycycline with Epiduo and my skin is always looking sunburned/tanned even tho I’m rarely out in the sun
I actually had the skin of my penis peel off after eating one week of doxycycline. Still trying to heal it after 5.5 months.
@@Rumblingbellyhi just curious if you got it sorted?
I just finished 1 week of doxy 100mh twice a day and I’m having the same issue with my skein on the penis peeling and shedding. I’m a little worried…
@@Dan-rw9do Can you send me your email so we can exchange what kind of damage we both had
yes please talk about minocycline ❤️ i just got off of it but i’ve heard about acne coming back, is there anyway to prevent that ?
I’m on my second day of doxycycline and i was looking for a video about it from you :) Happy Friday Dr Dray!!
@@weggoneloesoe8634 my skin is looking INCREDIBLE but i have to say i think it’s because i’m also using tretinoin 0.04%!
rosalina briggers hi. Did u consume probiotic supplement along with doxy?
Was prescribed this today. Thank you for this great info! My sister was also on this medication but her doctor did not tell her to sit up for an hour after taking it & she has terrible terrible acid reflux. This all makes sense now!
hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
@@NYS30 hello! My skin did well with the doxy and a retinol. It cleared up my skin and I only have one or two pimples on my chin when my menstrual cycle is about to start. I had acne on my jawline too and my derm said it was hormone related. Have you considered birth control? I know it’s not for everyone but that helped my acne in my early 20s
Samantha S im on my adapalene gel as i got rosacea, find the mild topical. How long until u realized ur skin got better while on doxy? I cant take birth control as i got plan to ttc 😅
@@NYS30 it took 2 months for me to see the results of my skin clearing
hi, can you please say if your acne got back worse after you stopped using doxycycline or not? my dermatologist prescribed that for me and I want to start it.
Yes Doctor, please do a video on Minocycline alone. I took it for almost 2 months and couldn't finish it because it tore up my stomach so bad...
I was given a 10 day 200mg daily dose of doxycycline for a non-skin related reason and have noticed within 5 days my mild rosacea is already clearing. It's so weird to see rosacea i've seen for years on my cheeks fading away. My skin conditions are far to mild to prescribe it for this reason but i'll enjoy the temporary results.
Thank you for the explanation of a better long-term solution. You motivated me to try out a weak OTC Benzoyl Peroxide product.
Did it come back
I took it around 3-4 years ago and it helped me like crazy at a time when my birthcontrol wasn’t working for my acne anymore. When I went off it and continued with just birthcontrol my acne didn’t come back. Now I’m off birthcontrol and it definitely came back but not as bad as to when the derm prescribed it. Definitely follow your doctor’s recommendations, mine did tell me to not take it on an empty stomach but I didn’t know quite why and one day in a hurry I couldn’t eat and took my pill and I got super sick, I did throw up
My dermatologist prescribed me doxycycline and epuido forte today. Remind me to come back and update y’all in about how it’s working!
Same.
Me too
Same, I begin today both !
How’s it going
@@irwinpapi5275 Hi, so far it’s been a week and my acne has gotten a tiny bit better already! i haven’t gotten any new acne and my scars are getting lighter... excited for the future. I haven’t had any stomach issues with it either!
Perfect timing! I've booked in to see a dermatologist in two weeks because I've had moderate acne for over 10 years. I was actually prescribed accutane four years ago, but I could only get through about one and a half months worth of medication, because it elevated my liver enzyme levels too much. I was so sad having to quit it just after the worst purging. Because I'm 24 now I was thinking of discussing the possibility of me using adapalene gel or other topical retinoid to control my acne but also to help with anti-aging. Maybe something like doxycycline could also be helpful in the beginning of starting a retinoid? I remember trying one antibiotic (I don't remember whether it was doxycycline or the other) before going on accutane over four years ago, but it didn't really do much at the time. I'm really hoping this time to finally get control of my acne, I'm so tired of always being very self concious about it as I also work in the beauty industry.
Ask Brian Turner from banish
benzoyl peroxide really helps
Been taking it for a week now for lyme disease, my skin has never been clearer, it’s amazing.
I have been using Doxycycline off and on for years, but only use it when I get a flare up. I have Rosacea and Doxycycline helps clear up those deeply imbedded cysts. Thankfully, flare-ups are very sporadic and one prescription lasts a long, long time. So glad I have it when I need it, though.
hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af. I also have acne rosacea
Yes! How was accutane!
my dermatologist just prescribed this for me, i’m 14 turning 15 soon and i’ve been struggling with acne since i was 8-9 and i tried so many thing but only benzoyl peroxide worked but only for a short while since after i stoped it my acne came back and worse, now i’m going on doxycycline while on a benzoyl peroxide wash, i was scared at first but after watching this i’m sure it will finally get rid of my acne:D
has your skin improved since?
So informative - was prescribed antibiotics for my acne two weeks ago, and I went for a hike last weekend. This week I noticed my face was much darker - and was wondering why! My derm didn't even mention this.
The sun light turn skin dark
My derm prescribed me Doxycycline after telling me that there is 50% chance it would go forever. It gives heartburn, made my skin a bit darker. HOWEVER, I'm thankful cuz it healed my cystic acne and the pimples disappeared from my shoulders and chest. My derm prescribed it for three months, I spent 2 months and she prescribed me Tretinoin yesterday.
I just came from my first dermatologist appointment. Got prescribed doxycycline along with topical adapalene (0.1%) and benzoyl peroxide(2.5%) as well as floucinolene (0.025%) for my scalp and minoxidil.... we took blood and waiting on results though,
Thanks to you I was able to follow the conversation and understand what was being said.
Thank you🌻
hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
Also im on adapalene prescribed cream
@Nsraiza I have the the worst rash on my chest, collarbone area and back.
I don't know if this is due to the doxycycline but I've never experienced something like this and I don't take any other new drugs or use topical medication on those areas.
I haven't had my doxy in two days (the rash started 3 days ago) as I don't know if this is dangerous or just a side effect?
@@NYS30 I know the feeling. It really is scary!
Omg my dermatologist prescribed this to me like a 2 weeks ago, perfect timing. It really helped me with my inflation, but now I only have closed comedones, so I have to go and change my prescription.
hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
Thank you Dr. Dray for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. I love all your videos that have inspired me to start protecting my skin.
I have been on Doxycycline for 3 months and a topical antibiotic that’s from my doctor. I may be taking Doxycycline for 6 months my acne on my shoulders and lower back and face is that bad... but I have noticed a difference 👍❤️❤️
Did your acne come back ?
how is it now?
I was on doxycycline for 1 year when I was in college, it helped initially but eventually it stopped and my acne came back. Then I went on spironolactone which helped a ton!! Eventually I stopped that too and my acne is now completely gone a few years later. I always say stress from college made me break out lol.
wow i took doxi for 3 months along with clindamyacin. My acne came back worse soon after in places I never had before. So i have spirnalactone and tretinoin now and I am experiencing the worst purge.
Hai did u do the blood test before consume spironolactone?
@@NYS30 nope.
Thank you so much for the information! I was prescribed last year by my derm and wasn’t aware of all the benefits! The acne it helped calm down barely left any scarring behind.
hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
Did u get the acne back?
How has your skin been now?
U dead?
I literally just started this last week and searched for a video from you and now I have it! Thank you.
How did it work our for you? :) i got it prescribed today. Also did your acne come back after stopping using it?
How did it work for you?
I’ve been taking oxytetracycline for two years, and it works wonders on my skin.
thanks for this I was on this medication for a month but got better results with topical tretinoin
happy Friday !
You're so welcome! Happy Friday!
Happy Friday enjoy 😉
May I ask how long it took for tretinoin to clear your skin?
Αφροδίτη Νικολαου after around 8 weeks of consistent use.
@@tonyj4271 Thanks for answering!!!!
I’ve been on both doxycycline and minocycline off and on for 10 years. The max length of time if been prescribed doxycycline is about 18 months. Is there a big risk to being on it that long? I have had better success with doxycycline than minocycline. Using that combined with low dose Spironolactone (50mg), .25 Tretinoin, and Tri-luma have helped so much. Also, I stopped using biotin, which really helped with stopping body acne.
Thank you so much for all your videos. I learn so much from you!!
Did it work for you? I’m literally on the same treatment 50 mg spiro and Tret but only on doxycycline for a month.
@@dalilacastro2892 yes, it has helped. The Spironolactone seems to make the biggest difference, followed by the doxycycline. The tretinoin seems to help more with scarring and discoloration from acne.
Acne come back once one stops taking the drug.
Oral antibiotics
Use no longer than 3-4 months
But usually only 6-8 weeks (1.5-2 months)
I was on doxycycline a year ago and my skin looked super amazing but once I had to stop taking it my acne came back hardcore lol. So now I take zinc orally and do my usual topical skincare stuff
oh damn im taking it like 5 days and it's amazing, im worrying bout when i stop taking it too. Can you say more about your case and what else did you take during the doxycyline? thanks ya
@@neroli4330 same I got it presbricbed yesterday and I’m so scared that itlll come back, i want to know what will prevent that from happening
@@MariaSilva-wm2rs i think you should take it untill all the acne are gone, then you take some gap 1 day, 2 days, a week... so your skin got used to it and it wont breakout
hà vy trương hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehad is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
Did you use prebiotics with it ?
I’m so glad you posted about this I beg my dermatologist to give me Accutane but she says my acne is not severe enough but I’m 43 and I’m tired of getting acne under my nose seems like every time I take doxycycline on an empty stomach I throw up have you heard of that before?. Sorry You just answered my question
You should take it only after eating
I started off with this antibiotic and tretinoin and the antibiotic did give me heart burn as do most strong antibiotics. I was only on it for about 4 months and then I stayed using on the retinol for my acne. My skin has been doing amazing but lately I’ve been getting the white heads in weird places I don’t normally get them but I’m hoping that it was from something I used and that I’m not becoming immune or irritated by the retinol. Thanks for the video Dr Drey.!🥰😻❤️
did you stop taking doxycycline when you experienced heartburn ?
Is your skin clear now ?
I was prescribed doxycycline for my acne by a GP, but it didn't work. I think it was because I dont have the red-cystic type of acne, I have comedonal acne. However, doxycycline worked great for my friend, so it really does depend on the type of acne!
For me, doxycycline didn't work for my hormonal acne. It worked in my teenage years but didn't for my adult acne.
Also, I got prone to yeast infections and it took a long time to become immune to yeast again. It kills the good bacteria. I started Accutane after doxi and my acne hasn't appeared after 5 years.
This is my game plan also. Will start Accutane in a few months also as I have no faith that my acne won't come back after Doxy.
Ive heard accutane can cause birth defects is this true
@@jordangriffanti3780 yes, very true
Wow Dr. Dray yesterday my Doctor gave me this to help with my pneumonia. It’s good to know and thank you for sharing.
Thank you for always giving us real information.
My dermatologist prescribed doxycycline (along with differin gel) to me 9 months ago, but I noticed that doxy does not work anymore and the side effects are worsening (vaginal infection, heartburn, diarrhea). My acne got really bad the first month, but cleared during month 3/4 and she told me to continue. I feel scammed, especially now that I have done my own research into acids, active ingredients etc.
Just was prescribed this yesterday and of course had to see what Dr. Dray thinks! 🙌🏻
I'm one of the patients who had nasty side effects from Doxycycline. I was prescribed it twice from my primary doc & OB doc for other reasons over the years. Both times I vomited. Not only that, it caused eye flashes & floaters. The floaters are now permanent in my eyes. Please be extra caution when taking this antibiotics.
Hey this happened to me too after taking antibiotics
Happy Friday "you guys "! I like how you say it. All those drugs have to be monitored by a professional.
lol! thanks
Ah yep vomiting, that was me 😂 I always took it with a full meal after that.
Yup lmao didn't do it once and i felt like shit
same omg
What about if u took it in the morning?
OMG IM A TEEN AND I WAS PRESCRIBED THIS A MONTH AGO!!!!! I use this with adapelene gel
me too! benzoyl peroxide with adapelene gel.
How did it work for you? Did your acne go away?
@@jackieortiz316it cleared the acne on my back, but only cleared a little bit of acne on my face. I eventually went on Accutane and my skin completely cleared.
@DrDray, please do a video on Minocycline. I have moderate acne and my dermatologist has prescribed minocycline as an antibiotic for my acne. I really want to know about this antibiotic :)
doxycycline made me SO sick i would throw up every time i ate on it and when i stopped using it my acne got way worse
omg same i stopped it for quite a months but my doc put it on again.. now its working (idk why)
My doctor offered Doxycycline for 14 days, i hope my face heal as soon as possible🥺
What happened
Same
Oh my god! I am going to start it from next week. Much needed video. Thank you, Dr. Dray! Much love from Nepal.
Are you taking it for perioral dermatitis or acne
@@kaifianaaz9986 The treatment is for acne
hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
@@NYS30 Sorry to hear about your breakouts. I had doxycycline for 4 months and it worked well for me. The scars are 90 percent gone. Also, those big painful acne got recovered. My skin is in a better place now.
Hey I'm also from Nepal. What's the name of the med you're prescribed with and in how many mg's?
Dr Dre really pulling through
Happy weekend! Miss your mom and Tybee. Extend my regards
Same to you!
35 yr old guy, been having issues with my skin for around 6 months. No over the counter options have worked so far. Been taking doxy for 4 days now with a few months ahead. Your video was fantastic and made me hopeful that there is light at the end of the tunnel
What happened
Currently on Doxycycline and topical treatment 🤔 Thanks for all the information 🧡❤💜💙💚💛
I didn't know about remaining upright!!! But i forgot to drink a full glass of water when taking it one night and my throat was so irritated the next day like something was stuck in it.
hai how's ur update? Im on my third week on doxy, my cheeks chin and forehead is doing fine like before the medicine, but somehow i got severe breakout around jawline & neck. Its so scary having breakout on neck. Consider to doing the blood test for hormonal imbalence 😩 tired af
Thank you for another great video. I was thinking of taking my teenager to a dermatologist🌺
I was literally thinking about this yesterday 😭😭
Perfect timing omg! I’m 1/3 months into my prescription!
how is your skin? i’m almost 1 week into taking doxycycline
@@emilybrown5879Im almost done my 3 month treatment now, only 6 days left. All of my acne has vanished. I would say I saw the most dramatic difference around the 2 week mark. This is when most of my cystic acne really started to calm down. From then on, it gradually started to get better and better. I still have red marks from the old acne, but I currently have only 1 active breakout. I'm scared when the treatment is over it will all come back.. will keep you posted.
@@Brigitte-fh7qs how's it going?
@@p.s.758 Good! It’s been a little over 2 weeks since I finished my prescription. I’ve had a couple of little pimples that last a couple of days, but nothing cystic!
How is it going now?
I used to take doxycycline but I got some really really bad side effects. So, that’s why I stopped and started Accutane. And with accutane I haven’t had any horrible side effects :)
What were your side effects?
@@jr243-r6w only dry skin and dry lips
@@marjoleinvanhouten7286 oh okay, I heard acutane had many side effects and that it had to be monitored when taking it, is that true?
They have to check your triglycerides to see if they elevate by drawing your blood every month.@@jr243-r6w
The doctor prescribed this to me. I was trying Curology and it got worse... Thank you for the video doc!
Good morning Dr Dray! Important topic so thank you!
Morning!
Those who are taking this antibiotic, just be careful of side effects - I ended up developing pseudotumor cerebri (really rare). If you start to notice headaches or neck stiffness/pain, call your doctor or derm!
I experienced joint and muscle pains also- be careful!
I literally just started Doxycycline three days ago, what great timing!! I'm taking 100mg pills twice a day (one morning and one at night). I'm also using Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide1%/5% in the morning and Adapalene and Benzoyl Peroxide Ge 0/1%/2.5%l at night. I've only felt nauseous once and that was last night (probably because I ate dinner at 5PM but took the pill at 10PM) it was terrible so don't forget to take the pill CLOSE to after a meal, never on an empty stomach. Currently my face has a burning sensation, SUPER dry, and a lot of redness. I haven't been outside since, and I've been applying sunscreen. So I'm not really sure if this could be a chemical burn?? Anyways thank you for your informative videos Doc! I'm living for them!!!
The dryness, redness, and burning may be coming from the topicals...sounds like maybe too much benzoyl peroxide. I've experienced the same symptoms with topical and had to back off. Good luck!
Haha this happened to me too! I ate around 6 pm and forgot to take it until 11 pm. I was nauseous for an hour. Lesson learned. Any updates tho?
Was prescribed spironolactone and doxycycline twice a day. Threw up the second day when I woke up.
Doxy was amazing for my skin, but not for my digestive track. I used to wake up in the middle of the night with bile sitting in my throat. It made my GERD even worse and let’s just say I now am Gluten free because of this pill. There was several times I couldn’t leave home when taking this pill because I needed to be next to a toilet (use your own imagination). I’m not sure if everyone experiences these side effects but be mindful if you have GERD or suffer from heartburn I wouldn’t take it. Not going to lie though, it did clear up my face and back within a month of taking it. Almost makes the cons non existent 😂
Can you tell me doxycyclin to do it twice in the same day? and is harmonal acne is removed for using doxy..... my dermatolist prescribed vibramycin salt of doxycyclin i use previos year 2 months but not recover acne ............................. plz plz i am full stressed about that plz guide me
Did your acne return after you stopped taking it?
@@elenam7174 Yes, but not to the full extent that it used to be, only a few cysts here and there. Mostly on my back but sometimes under my jaw. I did try the liquid collagen that all the bloggers rave about and I’m not going to lie, my face and body was CLEAR! I was always on collagen but the powder type and idk what’s in the liquid but it’s liquid gold, no exaggeration. It’s Expensive though 😬
@@kristinceparano671 Omg thank u!!! U are a lifesaver!!😭 what’s the name of the collagen brand? 🤞🏻
@@elenam7174 I was already there, I have not relieved after using it
Doxycycline is a very good strong antibiotic...And, Yes it is used to treat a myriad of infections...However, You need to be very careful when taking this.I was prescribed this when I was admitted to the hospital for cellulitis...As, I have a lot of allergies to medicine this was prescribed for me along with vancomycin while I was in the hospital...I followed up with doxycycline for many weeks after then followed by a few weeks of Bactrim..Yes I can atest that these meds cause nausea loss of appetite and I had to avoid the sun...I took probiotics with this medicine that would be my recommendation...And don't lay down after taking both of these meds for at least a half hour to an hour...And drink plenty of water and fluids when taking this medicine..You are so helpful Dr. Dray...
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I just started using this, I use 100mg twice a day every 12 hours
How’s it going?
@@jordanjohnson259 nice I already see improvements in my face and it only been a week
@@drxip3608 are you only using doxycycline or do u use other topicals with it? Some people say doxycycline causes purging but i think they mistake that with the topicals they use im just wondering if it does because i am starting doxycycline soon
@Tora Yoshida awsome, ive been taking them for a week now. Are u taking a probiotic?
@@jordanjohnson259 yes I use trention and Some other cream, I guess that actually speed up the process of the treatment of doxycycline so like for me it took 2 weeks to see a improvement not the full improvement but my skin is definitely better and My skin did not purge
Thank you Dr.Dray have a lovely blessed day
I was prescribed this for only 1 month and a half and my skin cleared up as I was taking it but came back as soon as my derm stopped it. I'm now using epiduo and a salicylic acid wash in the morning, I hope it clears up even just a bit soon.
I tried Doxy for half a year along with topical creams, it didn’t do much but now I’m on accutane cant wait to see results.
Hey. Wht about the result?
Loved this video!! I’m on doxycycline currently and I started taking it back in July and it has worked wonders for my skin! I don’t want to have to take it forever though so I’m slowly transitioning to only a topical cream. Hope my skin stays clear! 😭
How did it go ? Did it stay clear ?
Do you still use it?
How is your skin now? Did acne come back?
@@simransaini4248 Skin did amazing after taking it for 3 months, but when I stopped taking it after that, my acne started coming back slowly :( I have since moved on from that and went to another derm and I am now on Spironolactone which is not an antibiotic so I don't mind taking it every day. Works amazing!! you just have to be patient! Good luck :)
@@alinanasui201 thanks for replying. I wish my acne will cure as yours.
Just mash up ginger, garlic, drop of Apple cider vinegar, maunka honey, a dash of turmeric in a some water and drink daily. That will reduce your inflammation.
thank you so much for making this video!!
Doxycycline has changed my life completely. I can look people in the eye and focus better at work. My skin cleared up in a week, after 15 years of scarring cystic acne lesions. But I AM TERRIFIED TO STOP. I know it will come back once my prescription runs out! When that happens, will my life go back to the miserable lonely way it was before? I just want Accutane...
I started taking this 1 month ago along with spironolactone 100mg, tretinoin 1% and birth control for cystic and hormonal acne. Ive seen huge improvements not only in my acne but the skin itself. Im happy with the results but I for sure dont want to be on the doxycycline for long because of the possible effects to the stomach. I have added the cerave benzoyl peroxide acne wash and all my other skin care is very hydrating and moisturizing due to the drying effects of both the wash and tretinoin. My skin still became irritated and started pilling which is normal. Im overall happy I finally went to the dermatologist. Got the courage to go from watching all of Dr Dray’s videos so thank you! ☺️
If you have depression or taking antipsychotics let the dermatologist know mine changed the prescription after I told her