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What Causes Redness, Burning And Peeling Of Skin After Minocycline Usage?

I was prescribed minocycline for acne. Took it for not quite 2 weeks and my skin started turning red and peeling in places and burning so bad that touching my face put me in tears. I have stopped using it for 2 weeks now and my skin is still red and peeling. I am using hydraquartisone cream and tarasu oil and nothing seems to help Also I work at a potash mine and since taking minocycline my skin seems to be reacting badly to potash. Buttoning a lot. I have been washing lots and using barrier cream but I m worried that the minocycline is effecting me from the inside. What can I do
Tue, 7 Apr 2020
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Hello,

Probably, you have either got rash due to minocycline. It is a photo toxic drug and at times even it can induce lupus like features.You will require oral steroids and it will be better to take it under guidance of a doctor.You can continue cortisone cream ,but stop applying other cream and soap.It will be better to avoid work as far as possible.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. R.G. Joshi, Dermatologist
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What Causes Redness, Burning And Peeling Of Skin After Minocycline Usage?

Hello, Probably, you have either got rash due to minocycline. It is a photo toxic drug and at times even it can induce lupus like features.You will require oral steroids and it will be better to take it under guidance of a doctor.You can continue cortisone cream ,but stop applying other cream and soap.It will be better to avoid work as far as possible. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. R.G. Joshi, Dermatologist