Comparing Doxycycline vs Metronidazole Topical

For Acne it’s been two months since I started using doxycycline. Guys, oh boy, it TRULY gets worse before it gets better. It took so long for me to see any improvement. Now a few parts of my face are pretty clear, but I've still got a ways to go. I think doxycycline is worth a try, but know what you’re getting into. It won’t get better in a week like I thought it would, it’s a long process.

For Acne I went on Doxycycline about 7 months ago, after having mild to moderate acne that was persistent. I tried everything from topical treatments to every face wash out there, to drug store blemish topical treatments, to birth control, to eating healthfully and cutting out gluten and dairy. At first, Doxycycline initially made me break out worse than before but after a month my skin was spotless. It remained 100% clear and I thought I had found my "miracle fix."Sadly, last month I went off of the drug and my face broke out worse than it ever has before. After some research, I found out it was because antibiotics kill both the good and the bad bacteria in our gut, and we need good bacteria in order to have a healthy digestive tract. I have started taking a Probiotic in hopes it will replenish the good bacteria in my intestine. If you are taking Doxy, YOU MUST BE TAKING A PROBIOTIC AT THE SAME TIME! I am shocked doctors don't have to prescribe it along with the prescription.I hope this helps!

For Rosacea After just one application I felt and saw a noticeable improvement

For Rosacea I'm 44 and have had rosacea (untreated) for about 15 years...with pustules mostly the last 2-3 years...one doctor telling me it was adult acne. Anyway, it got really bad after changing my diet to keto, and I knew it should have cleared my skin up but the pustules got so bad. My Dr prescribed the generic gel and within two weeks the pustules were completely goneband another two weeks and skin texture is wonderful, but the redness remains on my cheeks so only 8/10. I'm going to ask my Dr about something else when I go back for the redness. I'd like to know why I waited so long to treat it. This worked great and my skin hasn't been this clear ever in my life. No side effects that I can tell