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Posted by Jimmyboy on September 20, 2007, at 16:35:18
I am developing large deep cystic acne on my jawline ( I know this sounds gross) , could the Lithium I'm taking cause this?
The last time I took Lithium I also eventually developed a strange skin problem ( red spots all over my back) the only way to treat this was a very expensive and kind of dangerous drug - accutane.
Now I have been taking it for 9 months and Im getting strange skin problems again..
JB
Posted by sam123 on September 21, 2007, at 10:59:36
In reply to Acne - Cysts from Lithium?, posted by Jimmyboy on September 20, 2007, at 16:35:18
> I am developing large deep cystic acne on my jawline ( I know this sounds gross) , could the Lithium I'm taking cause this?
I am not sure.
>
> The last time I took Lithium I also eventually developed a strange skin problem ( red spots all over my back) the only way to treat this was a very expensive and kind of dangerous drug - accutane.
>
There are other options to accutane. I had problems with cystic acne in my late 30's despite never having cystic acne prior. Tetracycline was very effectine in bringing things under control. Injections of cortisone into the cyst is very effective and gives rapid results. Sounds horrible but it is not as the gage of the needle is the finest made. GP can't do this; see a dermatologist.There is lots a dermatologist can do and best to see one, cystic acne will scar and pit your face
if not treated.If you have significant depression accutane is risky.
Posted by gardenergirl on September 23, 2007, at 2:11:57
In reply to Acne - Cysts from Lithium?, posted by Jimmyboy on September 20, 2007, at 16:35:18
I have the same problem; the same place.
Posted by gardenergirl on September 23, 2007, at 2:14:41
In reply to Re: Acne - Cysts from Lithium? » Jimmyboy, posted by gardenergirl on September 23, 2007, at 2:11:57
> I have the same problem; the same place.
I mean I also take lithium, and I have cystic acne along my jawline.
Posted by Jimmyboy on September 23, 2007, at 13:35:30
In reply to Re: Acne - Cysts from Lithium?, posted by gardenergirl on September 23, 2007, at 2:14:41
Have you found anything effective to treat this? i am pretty self-conscious about it myself. If the Lithium was working really well, I am sure I could overlook it, but the stuff doesn;t even help that much.
JB
Posted by curiousfish on September 23, 2007, at 16:28:09
In reply to Re: Acne - Cysts from Lithium? » gardenergirl, posted by Jimmyboy on September 23, 2007, at 13:35:30
lithium is known for acne unfortunately =(. and accutane is pretty dangerous for those with mental illness. i had a ton of side effects with doxycycline, but it works well for many.
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