So much acne

[Popcorn12345]

Can anyone advise what to do about the acne outbreak I've got from injections?

[Bassettbabe]

hi Popcorn 12345, I have the same issue which stops me from SI too frequently. I currently SI every fortnight. I have just finished a 4 month course of Doxycycline and so far so good. I was unable to get a sympathetic response from my GP and resorted to using the online Independent Pharmacy. It wasn’t a difficult process and the information and options they recommended were brilliant. There was a general form to fill in relating to medical history and duration of your current medical issue. I won’t say it was cheap, but I was so desperate by the time I found them, I would have sold my firstborn. Hope this helps.

[Cherylclaire Forum Support]

Doxycycline can, however, deplete B12. When I had that prescribed as a trial to see if SIBO (small intestine bacterial overgrowth) was the cause of my b12 deficiency, I got constant headache and vertigo. An adverse reaction - there are lists of which medications can deplete B12 and worth looking up.

I found that the acne-type spots from B12 injections (face, hairline, neck, even in ears and up nose) were fairly short-lived and and over the first few months started to disappear without help. It only reappeared when B12 symptoms reappeared - and subsequent injections were like starting again from scratch. So, hopefully it won't be long before this is a thing of the past for you.

I think this is quite a common experience when starting B12 injections.

This never happens to me now.

[Regenallotment]

I only had the spots for a couple of weeks and don’t seem to get them anymore.

From memory, I believe it’s mainly cyanocobalamin that causes them, hydroxo less, an expert will correct me if I’m wrong. I still use cyano as using up stocks 🌱

[Bassettbabe]

I take hydroxy and the acne rosacea has been a constant problem from the outset (over 2 years) . I spent a fortune on creams, lotions, washes and various supplements. Nothing worked until I was prescribed doxycycline. It’s a real balancing act between getting enough b12 and being able to face the world. We are all different. The Independent Pharmacy were very good at giving comprehensive advice and offered a range of options on the current recommended medications. There was a couple of downloadable fact sheets and discussion on what to do to lessen dependence on taking antibiotics and how to progress to the next stage of treatment to contain outbreaks. I am no longer on doxycycline and have been able to manage my symptoms with a gentle face wash and light hyaluronic antioxidant cream. I also take a probiotic with 20 billion live cultures. While on the antibiotics I increased the probiotics to 2 x day. I,ve since reduced this back to 1. I felt I needed to take a step back to get on top of things and like everyone else, I am aware of the damage antibiotics can do with their ability to kill every bacteria in site. Since I have stopped using the doxycycline, I am now able to SI without experiencing the burning, itching, redness and horrible pustules all over my face and especially in the centre. On the odd occasion that I am able to tolerate wearing makeup, I use a sterile coverup that blends in well to reduce the redness. My skin isn’t perfect but I have found a routine that has given me back my confidence to meet the public again.

[Lin602]

Is there any other compound in your injections? Have you tried a different source for hydroxocobalamin? I get acne from folic acid. Here in the US it is added to white four and white rice, so I have to be careful to avoid those food products. If you are taking folic acid as well, it could be the culprit.

[B12life]

I use Clinique face wash morning and night, then take panthotonic acid daily. Took about 3-4 weeks for the panthotonic acid (B5) to build up enough to fully clear the acne.

Get either the mild or oily skin version.

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And yes. I did the antibiotics as the first attempt and hated all the side effects.

[Hectorsmum2]

I had a rash of acne on the inside of my thighs that has cleared up for the first time since \i was a teenagers and it started.I am 58 now! i used hibiscrub to wash about once a day. You would have to be very careful if you put it on your face not to get it in your eyes as strong stuff.

[lb9999]

I struggled with this at first. It took my body several months to get used to the B12. Now, it’s not an issue.

[Ryaan]

If you keep taking B12 injections the acne starts to lessen and goes away after a few months. I had very bad acne on forehead area, about 50 bumpy painful spots full of pus. I continued injecting because couldn’t cope without injections. It went away after about 6 months.

Doesn’t last forever.