What Causes Redness On The Skin After Taking Doxycycline Hyclate?

Posted on Mon, 12 Jun 2017

Question: I took Doxycyline Hyclate and my skin got very red, feels like my skin is burning, and its sensitive to the sun. What should I do?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Doxycycline sun sensitivity

Detailed Answer:
Dear sir, Doxycycline may cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight. Exposure to sunlight, even for brief periods of time while using doxycycline may cause skin rash, itching, redness or other discoloration of the skin, or a severe sunburn . here are some precautions to follow while on doxycycline:
1) Stay out of direct sunlight, especially between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., if possible.
Wear protective clothing, including a hat.
2)Apply a sunblock product that has a sun protection factor (SPF) number of 50.
In the meanwhile you can apply cold compresses on the affected skin to reduce the redness.i hope o answered your question.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (22 hours later)

How long after I discontinue using it will the skin irritations last?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
2 months

Detailed Answer:
it varies from one person to another, but on average it lasts for about 2 months after you stop taking doxycycline .. I hope you find this helpful.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad