Posted by Optimist on January 18, 2005, at 15:23:28
In reply to CAN SEROQUEL HELP ACNE??!!!!, posted by pretty_paints on January 18, 2005, at 13:05:18
The dopamine antagonist properties of Seroquel were most likely helping your acne. Generally drugs that reduce dopamine also reduce testosterone which is a large contributor towards acne.
Prodopaminergic drugs on the other hand tend to exacerbate acne due to their indirect testosterone elevating effects. Drugs like amphetamine, Wellbutrin, Parnate, and Amineptine are known to cause this problem.
Of course, there are other mechanisms implicated with acne other than testosterone, but it's a strong indicator none the less.
I tend to notice my mood, libido, and acne are all related. They all seem to go together. This isn't indicative of others though. Everyone's has a unique chemistry.
Brian
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