"i started taking minocycline at the beginning of the summer 2015. around may or june. i am 16 years old and have had a lot of trouble with acne all throughout junior high and high school. after taking minocycline for the first week, it got worse before it got better. i think the medicine was essentially pushing the toxins out of my skin and in turn creating more acne. after the first week, i had the clearest skin i have ever had. it not only improved the acne itself, but also my complexion. i would recommend minocycline for anyone in their teen years suffering from mild acne on their face and shoulders. i give it a 9 because it doesn&#039;t work for everyone. there have been lots of reported side effects. it really depends on the person."