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Why is doxycycline often prescribed over other similar class antibiotics to treat hair loss from LPP?

yzhJul 16, 2017
How would you on average rank doxycycline, tetracycline versus minocycline for treating LPP? How would you rank these 3 meds on average for side effects? Thanks.

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