Can I do a chemical peel while on minocycline? Will it increase the chances of PIH or should I be afraid of delayed healing?

February 20, 2018
Asked By:sumsun in Des Moines, IA

I have Rosacea and adult acne with sensitive, oily skin and blackheads. I am on 100mg minocycline OD plus 10% sulfacetamide lotion twice daily application. My face has totally cleared up. But it looks dull. Can I do a chemical peel while on minocycline? Will it increase the chances of PIH or should I be afraid of delayed healing? In the past when my Rosacea and acne were under control, I had very good results with TCA peels. But I have never used a peel while on antibiotics. Thanks!

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Answer: It’s better to stop topical sulphacetamide two days prior to the peel

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