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After using Doxycycline, how long should I wait before I can get Laser Hair Removal?

sidsickkidJan 10, 2017
I've been on doxycycline for a while maybe a year and I know it cause skin to become more sensitive to the sun and UV rays, how long must I be off the drug before I can get laser hair removal?

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