Doxycycline is used to treat infections caused by bacteria as it is an antibiotic. It is used as a treatment for pneumonia, acne, cholera, syphilis, and early Lyme disease. Red rashes, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting are its common side effects.
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I have been suffering from urethritis. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have had urethritis going on for almost two months. I have been tested for all major STDs and have come back negative. My current symptoms are burning sensation in the penis, inflamed meatus, a burning and itchy sensation around the meatus, on and off aching of urethra, no obvious di... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. How is your urine flow? Are you sexually active? If yes, then it is possible that you may be getting repeated infections from your partner. Continue with Doxiclat (Doxycycline) at present and complete the course. There is no need for Moxifloxacin. Another possibility t... Read Full »
How can I identify Rocky Mountain spotted fever?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 38-year-old woman. I have been experiencing some symptoms that seem really concerning, and I feel that it might be Rocky Mountain spotted fever. For the past three days, I have had a sudden onset of fever, headaches, and muscle aches, and I am not sure if I have been exposed to ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I can understand your concerns. Rocky Mountain spotted fever is caused by the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii (R. rickettsii), which is carried by ticks. The bacteria are spread to humans. It presents as a petechial rash beginnin... Read Full »
Do I need to get allergy testing done for perioral dermatitis?
Query: Hello doctor, I have personal dermatitis. I was prescribed 12 weeks of 100 mg Doxycycline. However, I am skeptical about taking antibiotics as I have read that with a lot of people the rash returns upon finishing treatment. Also, it can mess up your gut which is apparently linked to perioral dermati... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can skip Doxycycline, if you have gut problems and you cannot tolerate it. If you are suspecting that your perioral dermatitis is due to contact of any allergic material, then go for allergy testing. Otherwise it will not benefit you. I would like to know your work.... Read Full »
How can I treat my chest acne?
Query: Hello doctor,I am an 18-year-old male, and for over two years, I have been dealing with a lot of chest acne. I have been told it is folliculitis. I have gone to three different dermatologists who have just prescribed me Benzoyl peroxide washes, sodium washes, Doxycycline, and a bunch of different cr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. It looks to me like Pityrosporum folliculitis. Some people call that fungal acne too. Does it itch? Please take the following medications for three weeks. Kindly consult your doctor to discuss the suggestion and take the treatment with cons... Read Full »
Kindly suggest me appropriate regime for multiple medications I am taking.
Query: Hello doctor, I am currently taking various medications and supplements and would like to check for any interactions and spacing recommendations. I take Levothyroxine 50 mcg first thing in the morning, followed by breakfast and subsequent intake of Metronidazole, Doxycycline, and Hydroxychloroquine.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructions: In the morning, begin by taking your thyroid medicine on an empty stomach. Allow 45 minutes to pass before taking doxycycline. Subsequently, wait an additiona... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20-year-old female. I have had acne on my face, back, and chest since three years ago. A month ago, I treated them with Doxycycline 100 mg, but I have gained weight. About eight months ago, I went to a dermatologist, and he gave me Azithromycin 250 mg. It made my face clear without... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. Weight gain is not a side effect of Doxycycline. If you do not want to take Doxycycline and Azithromycin, I suggest you take tablet Minocycline 100 mg once daily at bedtime. Also, use a salicylic acid facewash t... Read Full »
Can lower abdominal pain occur after having unprotected sex?
Query: Hello doctor, My query is regarding sexually transmitted infection. I had unprotected sex 51 days back. I had mild fever with a very mild burning sensation on my penis for three days after that encounter. I consulted a doctor and she gave five shots of Ceftriaxone for five days. The mild burning ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that you have been tried on multiple antibiotics on just hit and run basis. Firstly, you were given Ceftriaxone for five days without getting the relevant investigations. Then you took antiviral medications followed by Doxycycline. You have taken a ... Read Full »
How to cure the abnormal scales on my face?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a skin problem on my face. The skin has abnormal scales on the area to the side of my upper lip. When I remove the skin, the area is reddened. It has happened ever since I was on Doxycycline for a prostate infection. I stopped it four months ago. I am also on Daonil for diabetes... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachments (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is most likely psoriasis which is an autoimmune condition which affects the skin causing white silver scales. This could be drug-induced, genetic, or an idiopathic infection. Rem... Read Full »
I am experiencing hallmarks of rosacea. Please suggest.
Query: Hi doctor, I have thick skin pads on my cheeks, and the symptoms have all the hallmarks of rosacea, redness, itchiness, pain in sunlight, blushing, etc. I was becoming very self-conscious of my face and wondered if I could do anything to reduce the symptoms. It started almost 10 to 15 years ago, but... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, it seems to be a manifestation of rosacea. Please send good quality photographs taken in natural light to confirm the diagnosis and to provide you the proper treatment. Read Full »
I have mycoplasma genitalium. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27 year old male, and I had unprotected sex with a woman, four months back. I started having symptoms a couple of months back. The symptoms were penile discharge, it is transparent, and I feel tickling on the penis. This made me take some STI tests, and I was diagnosed with my... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.You might be suffering from the resistant strain of Mycoplasma. I would advise you to go for culture and sensitivity test. The sensitivity test would tell us about the mycoplasma sensitive antibiotic.Nevertheless, I suggest trying Doxycycline 100 mg, twice daily for 21 d... Read Full »
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