Doxycycline is an antibiotic that can be used to treat acne. As part of a group of antibiotics called tetracyclines, it helps treat acne by reducing bacteria on pores and by calming inflammation.

Doxycycline can lower the risk of getting certain STIs by two-thirds, according to the NYC Department of Health.

Relative to high-dose doxycycline, low-dose doxycycline is comparably effective but more tolerable for lymphocytic scarring alopecias.

Doxycycline (as hyclate) 60mg; del-rel tabs; contains sodium. Swallow whole. Take with fluids; may give with food or milk if gastric irritation occurs. 120mg every 12hrs for 1 day, then 120mg ...