Can doxycycline be used topically to treat acne like clindamycin?

No, its chemical structure does not lend to effective absoption via the skin. Doxycycline has recently been approved in gel form for dental use, but it has to be applied directly to the gum and tooth pocket to be effective.





There are some members of the tetracycline family still marketed for topical use in acne. They are not used much since the development of other, more effective products, such as clindamycin and erythromycin.Topical tetracycline is available in the following dosage forms:





Chlortetracycline - Ointment (U.S. and Canada)


Meclocycline - Cream (U.S.)


Tetracycline - Ointment (U.S. and Canada),Topical solution(U.S.)





Hope this helps.





Rick the PharmacistCan doxycycline be used topically to treat acne like clindamycin?
maybe yes but there would be side effects like photosensitivityso dont.Can doxycycline be used topically to treat acne like clindamycin?
go to webmd.com good info there