"i&#039;ve been taking doxycycline once a day since early august and overall i have seen improvement but i still get pimples randomly i think it could be from touching my face though. i do that often and am trying to stop because i know it messes with the healing process and spreads bacteria. anyways i don&#039;t have as many breakouts as i used to and yeah it&#039;s all starting to clear up but i still have a long way from perfect skin. i have scars from picking. i also put retin a on every night and wash my face with neutrogena to clear pores. i put on a face mask 3 times a week either sea salt, baking soda, or just the face wash because it&#039;s also a mask. i also apply apple cider vinegar once in a while. i think these do help as well."