Acne is a common problem that affects millions of people.  There are a multitude of products on the market to help with the prevention and treatment of acne.  Doxycycline for acne is a synthetic derivative of Tetracycline, a frequently used antibiotic in treatment.

This antibiotic is also used to treat bacterial infections including pneumonia and other respiratory infections as well as Lyme disease, infections of the skin and urinary systems.  Interestingly Doxycycline is also used to treat anthrax after an inhaled exposure.

There are many causes of acne which includes clogging of the pores from oil on the face or hair, clogging from dirt or environmental pollutants, small follicles and poor hygiene.  Treatment of acne is approached on two fronts.  First is prevention and second is clearing and terminating blemishes that have already occurred.

Doxycycline for acne works by preventing the growth and spread of bacteria that causes and continues blemishes, pimples, pustules and cysts.  This medication works to not only clear blemishes that are already present but also keeps the skin clear of bacteria that causes and feeds blemishes.

Doxycycline for acne is a prescription medication that comes as a coated capsule, a tablet, a syrup or a suspension.  The medication is taken once or twice daily as your physician orders.  Because the timing of the medication is so well spaced conformity with the orders is usually very high.

In other words, when a medication or treatment is easy to follow the number of people who follow the instructions is high.  When a treatment or medication must happen more than twice a day research has shown that people will forget or miss some of the treatments.

Doxycycline for acne should be taken with a full glass of water.  If a person is prone to stomach upset you can take it with a bit of food or milk.  However, you should be aware that taking Doxycycline for acne with food or milk may decrease the amount of medication that is absorbed which means that the medication may not work as well. 

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist to determine the best way to take the medication if you have stomach upset with this antibiotic.  Other things that affect the absorption of Doxycycline for acne are vitamin and mineral supplements such as iron, calcium and magnesium as well as sodium bicarbonate (anti-acids).

Doxycycline for acne is a medication and should never be given to someone else to ’help’ them.  Doxycycline for acne has side effects that include diarrhea, itching of the rectum or vagina or sore mouth.  Serious side effects include severe headaches, blurred vision, skin rashes or redness, yellow eyes and difficulty breathing.

Doxycycline for acne is a safe alternative medication to treat the bacterial growth that is usually present with skin blemishes.  Talk with your doctor or dermatologist for their opinion about this medication with your skin sensitivity, type of blemishes and your age.  Only you and your doctor can make the decision about treatment that meets your skin type and lifestyle.