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    Old 12-15-2003, 07:02 PM   #1
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    Antibiotics & Skin Flushing
    Has anyone become really prone to their skin flushing regularly after being on antibiotics long-term? I have been on minocycline for several years and I am now noticing my face, hands, and feet are really prone to flushing. Especially in cold weather or when working out. Originally I thought my face was just red from topicals, but I recently changed to mild cleansers and know it is fairly pale and not aggravated at all when not flushed. Do these drugs cause vascular side-effects such as flushing?

     
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    Old 12-15-2003, 07:14 PM   #2
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    Re: Antibiotics & Skin Flushing
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    Has anyone become really prone to their skin flushing regularly after being on antibiotics long-term? I have been on minocycline for several years and I am now noticing my face, hands, and feet are really prone to flushing. Especially in cold weather or when working out. Originally I thought my face was just red from topicals, but I recently changed to mild cleansers and know it is fairly pale and not aggravated at all when not flushed. Do these drugs cause vascular side-effects such as flushing?
    Hey Rippey...

    I have only been on antibiotics for about a week for my acne, I havent noticed any "flushing", but I have noticed that my scars seem to have turned a really bright shade or red the last few days... like the spots are irritated or something, but they arent. I dont use any topicals anymore, I just wash with an oil free purpose bar & use purpose moisterizer after. It's weird... I dont think I like this! Did this happen to you too by chance?

     
    Old 12-15-2003, 10:05 PM   #3
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    Re: Antibiotics & Skin Flushing
    Yes it happened to me and many other people who tried minocycline. It will make your scars more visible. If you get cuts and scrapes they may take a very long time to heal. I'm not sure how minocycline works, but it definitely causes various skin discolorations. Short-term use is ok, your skin will either not see any side effects, or return to normal after stopping. If I had a choice, I would have tried a different antibiotic with less side effects, or not stayed on it for so long (even though minocycline has worked great).

     
    Old 12-16-2003, 03:13 PM   #4
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    Re: Antibiotics & Skin Flushing
    Hey Rippey...

    Did it keeps your scars from fading, or did they eventually go away?

     
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