Sold in the form of powder, tonic or pills, bear bile is considered to be a 'cure' for a range of ailments from acne, hangovers, colds, sore-throats ... Extracting bile from bears is as cruel and ...

Doxycycline is an antibiotic that can be used to treat acne. As part of a group of antibiotics called tetracyclines, it helps treat acne by reducing bacteria on pores and by calming inflammation.