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Medications that can increase acne

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Medications that may cause acne include:

  • Corticosteroids.
  • Hormones such as testosterone.
  • Phenytoin (Dilantin).
  • Some barbiturates.
  • Lithium (Eskalith, Lithonate, Lithotabs).
  • Isoniazid (Nydrazid, Rifamate, Rifater).
  • Cyclosporine (Neoral).
  • Some birth control pills. (Others can help treat acne.)
  • Birth control injections, such as Depo-Provera.
  • Birth control implants, such as Implanon.

In addition, medications that contain substances such as iodide and bromide may cause acne.

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Last Updated: March 1, 2007
Author:
Monica Rhodes
Medical Review:
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine

Alexander H. Murray, MD, FRCPC - Dermatology


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