Azithromycin Vs. Doxycycline: Which Works Better to Treat Acne?

Doxycycline is the typical first-line treatment for acne vulgaris, but it comes with some less-than-desirable side effects such as gastrointestinal symptoms, tooth discoloration, photosensitive reactions, pigmentation changes, and central nervous system effects. In addition, doxycycline is contraindicated for children under 8 and during pregnancy. A recent study compared the use of an alternate therapy, oral …