Omnilux Light / Doxycycline - Risk?

I have a question regarding Omnilux Revive treatment. If taking 50mg of Doxycycline daily is it possible to have Omnilux LED Therapy without damaging my skin? I have taken these antibiotics on and off for a couple of years. If so, how long would I need to wait after taking my last dose before it would be safe.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Omnilux is a therapy that utilizes light emitting diode (LED) technology and doxycycline is an antibiotic. It should not interfere with this therapy and you can go ahead as soon as you finish its course. The red and infrared wavelengths have been shown to increase the activity of the fibroblasts, the cells in the skin responsible for producing new collagen and elastin and this helps in getting a wrinkle free skin.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.