I have been plauged with acne during my teen years and finally about 6 months ago i decided to go see a dermatologist.  I basically only had acne on my face....no body acne besides maybe one or two sometimes.  Well the doctor prescribed me with doxycycline and it worked wonders......on my face that is.  Now 6 months later the face that used to be covered is now fairly clear with the exception of maybe one or two, but the anomally is, it seems that i havent lost the acne it just moved from my face to my back........is there any way to get rid of that too?  Why would the doxycycline only work on my face and not on my back as well?  Its not like i can easily put creams on my back.

Hi, remember that antibiotics use to lose its properties after a time of taking them. When I was younger I used to go to all the dermatologist I found and at the end I realize they're not the most knowledgeable in acne matters. Really. I suggest you to visit www.acne.org and follow the regimen they proposed step by step. It would do wonders, believe me, and is very cheap to do. BUT is important to do it EXACTLY as it is indicated, EXACTLY. Other way it won't work, but don't worry cause is also very simple. They also have a special section called Bacne, specially for the kind of acne you have. Good luck.