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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
mynocyline on the long term
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
This forum is for questions regarding Dermatology issues, such as: skin rashes, acne, birthmarks, skin infections, rosacea, and general skin care.
mynocyline on the long term
by Franco, Oct 22, 2000 12:00AM
Dear Dr Rockoff
I’m 32 y old, white male. I’ve been suffering from chest and back acne since my teens. Through ups and downs, it’s still there. From about 1 ½ year I take 50 mg mynocicline pills per day. As long as I take the pills it’s under control, but as I stop for one week or two, it breaks out again. My impression is that at each stop the outbreak gets worse. My doctor says minocycline it’safe. I don’t have side effects for the moment, but I really wonder what would happen if I should stop minocycline permanently. Thanks for your advice.
Franco
I’m 32 y old, white male. I’ve been suffering from chest and back acne since my teens. Through ups and downs, it’s still there. From about 1 ½ year I take 50 mg mynocicline pills per day. As long as I take the pills it’s under control, but as I stop for one week or two, it breaks out again. My impression is that at each stop the outbreak gets worse. My doctor says minocycline it’safe. I don’t have side effects for the moment, but I really wonder what would happen if I should stop minocycline permanently. Thanks for your advice.
Franco
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Oct 22, 2000 12:00AM
, Oct 22, 2000 12:00AM
Franco:
Minocycline is indeed safe for long-term use. My hunch is that eventually your acne will give up, and if you stop the minocycline once in a while, you'll find out when. Chances are other antibiotics would do no better, so as long as minocycline helps while you use it, it's probably a good (and safe) bet.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
Minocycline is indeed safe for long-term use. My hunch is that eventually your acne will give up, and if you stop the minocycline once in a while, you'll find out when. Chances are other antibiotics would do no better, so as long as minocycline helps while you use it, it's probably a good (and safe) bet.
Best.
Dr. Rockoff
