Which Part of my Body Does Doxycycline Help During Sclerotherapy?

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Sonia Badreshia-Bansal, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question. There is no need for Doxycycline or any other antibiotic prior to sclerotherapy treatment.  I would recommend asking your doctor what the reason for your antibiotic prescription before stopping it because it might be for some other medical reason.  I would avoid usage if not necessary to  prevent resistance to antibiotics. I hope this helps.

John Landi, MD · Answer

There is no need for doxycycline or any antibiotic when undergoing sclerotherapy since sclerotherapy is considered a clean procedure.  In fact, cyclines may increase the risk of staining following sclerotherapy.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

There is absolutely no literature to support the use of antibiotics following sclerotherapy ... period ! It is nonsense practices like this that cause resistance to antibiotics.

Ted Brezel, MD · Answer

There is no rationale for the routine use of antibiotics for Sclerotherapy. Perhaps your doctor prescribed this for another problem you inquired about during your Sclerotherapy visit?

Jacqueline Calkin, MD · Answer

Doxycycline is an antibiotic most commonly used to treat acne and rosacea.   You should ask your doctor why he or she wants you to take it for sclerotherapy which is an injectable treatment for your leg veins.

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