Does Doryx (Doxycycline) cause hair loss?

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Does Doryx (Doxycycline) cause hair loss?

Patient

Q: Does doryx cause hair loss. im using it for acne

Doctor

A: Doryx (doxycycline) may cause skin rash leading to peeling and blistering of the skin, however it is not know to cause hair-loss. Hope the information helps. Take care.

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Answer 1 · 2011-11-23T20:54:18Z

Doryx (doxycycline) may cause skin rash leading to peeling and blistering of the skin, however it is not know to cause hair-loss. Hope the information helps. Take care.

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