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Can I still get laser treatments on other parts of my body while taking doxycycline for acne?

Because doxycycline is a photosensitizing medication that makes the skin sensitive to UV rays, it is not recommended to undergo laser treatments on other parts of the body while taking this medication. This is because the medication affects the entire body and could potentially sensitize all areas to UV exposure. It would be different if the antibiotic was applied topically, as it would only affect the specific area where it is applied.