I've been prescribed doxycycline and lactic acid bacillus capsules to help with my acne. I'm just wondering how I should be taking them. Should I have them before or after dinner in the evening?

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been dealing with acne for the past couple of years and it's been really frustrating. I've been using involym tablets and some creams, but I still have all these red pimples and scars. It's like nothing's really working. Can you help me figure out what's going on and what I should maybe try next?

consult dermatologist for physical examination

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I'm wondering if it's okay to skip my vitamin C enerc 1000 doses every now and then. Will it affect my treatment if I miss some doses here and there? What would you recommend I do in this situation?

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I've been using patches to quit smoking, and now it's been about a month. But my hands and feet are really dry and cracking, almost peeling to the quick. What can I do about this? Should I be worried?

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