Skin assessment
- Medical questionnaire and photo review
- Personalized treatment plan
- Prescription when appropriate
CA$175
per consultation
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Doxycycline
Prescription only
Doxycycline prescribed online
Doxycycline is an antibiotic pill that also calms inflammation. Clinicians use it for acne, rosacea and some other skin conditions. Your clinician reviews your history and decides if it is right for you.
Start my assessmentAt a glance
- Oral antibiotic (doxycycline)
- For acne, rosacea and perioral dermatitis
- Takes weeks to show results
Why Modern Dermatology
- Canadian-licensed medical professionals, 100% online
- Prescriptions sent to your pharmacy or delivered
- Follow-up and refills through your Care Team
Used forAcneRosaceaPerioral dermatitis
Take doxycycline with a full glass of water and stay upright for a while after. Use sun protection, because your skin burns more easily. Do not take it if you are pregnant.
Choosing the right dose for you
Your clinician decides the dose and how long you take it. The plan depends on your condition, how severe it is and how you respond.
Considerations include
- Condition treated and its severity
- Past antibiotics and how they worked
- Your other medicines and supplements
- Sun exposure and skin sensitivity
- Pregnancy plans and breastfeeding
How doxycycline works
Doxycycline fights bacteria and calms inflammation
Doxycycline slows the growth of bacteria that add to acne and some skin infections. It also lowers inflammation in the skin, which is why it helps with rosacea.
It treats the red, swollen part of the problem. A skin cream often works alongside it for the clogged pores.
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Doxycycline
Prescription only
Recommended for
- Inflamed acne with red bumps
- Rosacea with bumps and pimples
- Perioral dermatitis
- Some skin infections
- Hidradenitis, with other care
Your clinician reviews your skin and history, and confirms that this treatment is right for you before prescribing.
Slows bacterial growth
Fewer acne bacteria on skin
Calms inflammation
Less redness and swelling
Reduces pimples
Fewer red bumps and pustules
Treats some infections
Works on several skin germs
How it works.
- 01
Tell us about your skin
Complete a quick medical questionnaire and upload a few photos of your skin concerns. No appointment needed.
- 02
Get your personalized treatment plan
A Canadian-licensed medical professional will review your information and recommend a personalized treatment plan, including prescriptions when appropriate. Most conditions can be assessed without a video consultation.
- 03
Start your treatment
Get your prescribed medications delivered right to your door. Medication costs are billed separately from your consultation.
- 04
Follow up on your progress
At a follow-up, your clinician can review your progress, discuss side effects and adjust your treatment if needed.
Clear answers.
Have more questions? See our full FAQ or Contact us.
Still have questions? Reach our care team at 514 111 1111
Start my assessmentYour clinician decides if Doxycycline is right for you. You share your history and photos, and a Canadian-licensed medical professional reviews them. If Doxycycline is prescribed, a Canadian pharmacy fills it.
Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. It slows the growth of some bacteria and calms inflammation in the skin. This helps acne, rosacea and some skin infections.
Skin conditions improve slowly. Many people notice fewer new breakouts within a few weeks, and the best result comes over months. Your clinician reviews your progress and decides how long you continue.
Common effects are nausea, an upset stomach and sun sensitivity. Some people get a yeast infection. Serious effects are rare, so call your Care Team about a severe headache, vision changes or long diarrhea.
Do not take it if you are pregnant, or if you are allergic to tetracyclines. Children under 8 should not take it. Tell your clinician about liver or kidney problems, and about all your medicines.
For acne, options include adapalene, benzoyl peroxide, azelaic acid and clindamycin-based products. For rosacea, options include brimonidine gel. Your clinician may also suggest cefadroxil for some infections.
Yes, often. For acne, clinicians commonly pair it with a topical product. Take iron, calcium and antacids at another time. Tell your clinician about all your medicines, including hormonal birth control.
No. Do not take it if you are pregnant or plan to be, because it can harm a baby's teeth and bones. Tell your clinician if you breastfeed. Your clinician can suggest other care.
Each consultation costs CA$175. Your pharmacy charges separately for medication. Ask your insurer whether your plan covers the prescribed treatment.
In Canada, doxycycline is sold mostly as a generic. The medicine is the same. Your pharmacist can tell you which version they stock and what it costs.
Your clinician reviews your progress before a refill. Your Care Team sends the renewal to your pharmacy when your clinician approves it. Write to us before you run out, so that your treatment does not stop.
Yes, take care. Doxycycline can make your skin burn faster. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen, wear a hat and limit midday sun while you take it.
Simple pricing for your skin care.
Medication costs are separate. Ask your insurer whether your plan reimburses online consultations.
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