1979) (see Table 1). A 100 mg dose taken twice daily of either minocycline or doxycycline is also effective. Full-strength dosing should last for 3–4 weeks or until a response is noted ...

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.