Does zoloft cause acne?
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I've been taking Zoloft for a while now and have not noticed any acne. On the contrary, what acne I did have whent away. (I suspect from decreased stress) My gynochologist did mention it can effect hormone levels which is why some women take it for severe P.M.S. \nEveryone is different so if you are concerned, mention it to your Dr.
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No not at all. You get them but not drinking enough water, stress, if you get them easily wash your face after every meal or more, and not eating right.\nMasturbating does not cause pimples. Masturbation is a perfectly healthy activity, for girls and guys, for women and men. Some people may worry that masturbation is harmful because they've heard myths or stories — but they are not true. In fact, masturbation is one of the body's most effective ways to relieve stress.\n\nMost guys notice changes in their body, like facial hair growth and ejaculation, between the ages of 10-12. Most often the changes are complete by the age of 20. These changes are a part of puberty.\n\nPuberty is a time when hormones stimulate change in all parts of the body. Both guys' and girls' sweat glands will produce greater amounts of sweat and oil glands will produce greater amounts of oil. As a result, acne — pimples on the face and other parts of the body caused by bacteria and trapped oil — may appear.\n\nThe hormonal changes of puberty that cause acne also cause a greater interest in sex. At puberty, young men and women begin to have more sexual thoughts. Masturbation may be a teen's first sexual activity. It is important to remember that although increased masturbation may occur at a time when acne develops, masturbation does not make acne happen.\n\nAnd remember — there isn't a set amount of time that means a person is masturbating too much. Some people masturbate every day (sometimes more than once) while others do it twice a month. Some people don't masturbate at all. Every person is different
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You may, in fact, have nothing more than pharyngitis.  This may be totally unrelated to the zoloft.  If you are itching or having difficulty breathing you need to assume its an allergy.  You may want to try benadryl and see if your throat gets better.  If so, it may be an early allergic reaction.
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DISCLAIMER: Before using any medicines, you should consult a registered physiscian. This is only for information.\n\nAcne Treatment\n\n|Self-Care at Home|\n\n    * Wash once or twice daily with soap and water to remove excess oil from the skin. An acne cleanser purchased over-the-counter in any drug store can also be helpful. Avoid scrubbing too abrasively because this can actually irritate the skin and cause acne to worsen.\n\n    * Over-the-counter acne medications can be used either at bedtime or during the day. Always follow the directions on any acne product.\n\n    * Many cover-up products are available without a prescription to improve the appearance of blemishes while they have a chance to heal. Most work well and should not worsen acne.\n\n    * Some cosmetics and other skin care products, however, can cause acne to worsen. Look for make-up, cosmetics, and skin care products labeled with the word noncomedogenic. This means that it does not cause or worsen acne.\n\n|Medical Treatment|\n\nMany treatment options are available to treat all forms of acne. Medications are the main treatment for acne and usually work well. Several preparations are available over-the-counter, while others require a prescription from a doctor.\n\n    * Over-the-counter medications: Nonprescription or over-the-counter medications for acne are plentiful and can be effective for milder forms of acne. They come in the form of soaps, washes, and cleansers.\n\n          o Many contain benzoyl peroxide, which does two things. First, benzoyl peroxide kills the acne-causing bacteria, which are thought to play a role in acne. Second, benzoyl peroxide can cause drying and flaking off of skin, which can help prevent the pores from becoming plugged. Plugged pores can develop into acne blemishes.\n\n          o Scrubbing excessively with any over-the-counter preparation can actually cause acne to worsen by additionally irritating the hair follicles.\n\n    * Prescription medications: Doctors can prescribe medications when acne becomes moderate to severe or is not controlled by over-the-counter medications. Prescription drugs can be used effectively alone or in combination with other prescription and nonprescription medications.\n\n          o Antibiotics: Antibiotics can be effective in treating most inflammatory acne (papules and pustules). They work by killing the bacteria and also by decreasing the redness and swelling seen in the inflammatory forms of acne.\n\n                + Antibiotics may be applied to the skin in the form of gels and lotions, or by way of pills. We now know that using a combination of 2 medications together may be very effective in treating acne. Using a topical antibiotic with topical benzoyl peroxide, for example, may prevent bacterial resistance to the antibiotic. Giving an antibiotic by mouth is often needed for acne that is more extensive, red, and tender.\n\n                + Antibiotics taken by mouth can be associated with more side effects than if applied to the skin and may interact with other medicines such as birth control pills. Sensitivity to the sun can result in a "bad sunburn" in some people who take the antibiotic tetracycline by mouth.\n\n          o Retinoids: Medicines made from vitamin A (retinoids) are useful in treating several types of acne lesions. Topical retinoids are effective in treating the noninflammatory types of acne (blackheads and whiteheads).\n\n                + Topical retinoids (applied directly to the skin) help to open clogged pores by creating a mild peeling effect. Drying of the skin can be a frequent side effect. Oral retinoids are reserved for treating the more extensive nodular type of acne or severe inflammatory acne, which has not responded to other treatments. Oral retinoids not only have a peeling effect but also decrease the production of oil.\n\n                + They can also be associated with a number of serious side effects including birth defects in babies of wome
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I am currently taking Zoloft and have been on it about a year now.  I have found it to be helpful with my depression.  Some others have mentioned difficulties with the drug, and I wanted to note that the reason there are so many anti-depressant/anti-anxiety drugs available is that people react in many different ways to different chemical combinations.  Trying different drugs is an unfortunate, but necessary, part of relieving some of these symptoms.  Another note: Many anti-depressants have been known to result in suicidal/homicidal ideation and actions in teenagers.  Teenagers seem to have a different brain chemistry than adults and react very differently to these meds.  Final note: The reason I chose Zoloft (and I chose it -- my psychiatrist is an idiot) is because it is one of the safest medications to use while nursing.  Good luck with Zoloft -- hopefully you will settle in at home and life will get better!
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Yes! Proactiv is the only over-the-counter acne medication that has ever worked for me. I noticed a difference after just a few days!
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Currently I am taking Xanex and Lexapro. The Lexapro is working so well that I rarly have to use the Xanex. Lexapro has side effects as all drugs do, and they are super bad for the first few days (nausia, tired) but once you get past that it is great. I have been on it for 2 weeks and I went to the bank today without freaking out, and without Xanex.So I love it. I took Zoloft for a while and it made me feel different. In a bad weird way. I love the way that Lexapro makes me feel. Well I am not as sexually aroused and can't climax right now, but hey it's not perminant and it is going to fix things.
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Try pro-active or see a dermatologist. I had acne that was caused by stress and a hormonal imbalance and my dermatologist put me Acutane and it worked great but it takes at least 2 months to start working.
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Acne or Pimples\n\nThis factsheet is for people who have acne.\n\nAcne is a skin condition that causes spots. Most people affected by acne are aged between 12 and 25. However, men and women in their 30s and 40s can also suffer. There are many treatments available to help deal with the condition.\n\nWhat is acne?\nAcne is a skin condition that typically causes one or more of the following:\n\nblackheads (comedones) \nwhiteheads\nred or yellow spots\ngreasy skin\nscars\nAcne typically affects the skin of the face, back, neck, chest and arms and the severity of the condition can vary. \n\nAcne affects people of all skin colours. The processes that cause acne are exactly the same in people with black or brown skin but the impact is altered by the skin pigmentation.\n\nAcne is very common and affects about 80 in 100 people aged 11-30 at some time.\n\nThe skin\nThe surface of the skin has lots of small sebaceous glands just below the surface. These glands make an oily substance called sebum that keeps the skin smooth and supple.\n\nTiny pores (holes in the skin) allow the sebum to come to the skin surface. Hairs also grow through these pores.\n\n\nIllustration showing the structure of skin\n\nWhat causes acne?\nAcne is caused by the overactivity of the sebaceous glands that secrete oily substances onto the skin.\n\nThe sebaceous glands of people with acne are especially sensitive to normal blood levels of a hormone called testosterone, found naturally in both men and women.\n\nTestosterone in people prone to acne triggers the sebaceous glands to produce an excess of sebum. At the same time, the dead skin cells lining the openings of the hair follicles (the tubes that hold the hair) are not shed properly and clog up the follicles.\n\nThese two effects combined cause a build-up of oil in the hair follicles. This causes blackheads and whiteheads to form. \n\nFor some people, their acne does not progress beyond this stage.\n\nHowever in other people, the build-up of oil in the hair follicles creates an ideal environment for a bacterium called Propionibacterium acnes to grow.\n\nThese bacteria normally live harmlessly on your skin but when this ideal environment is created, they grow. They feed off the sebum and produce substances that cause a response from your body's immune system. This inflames the skin and creates the redness associated with spots.\n\nIn more severe 'inflammatory acne', cysts develop beneath the skin's surface. These acne cysts can rupture, spreading the infection into nearby skin tissue. This can result in scarring.
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I've read that Paxil is more dangerous than Zoloft, but all anti-depressants can mess you up even more than you already are. I was thinking of getting a prescription for one until I read several articles & books on the subject and decided against it. I'm doing just fine now! :)
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I used accutane in my late teens. My suggestion "Don't use it" Although it did clear my skin it gave me mood swings and became depressed and anti-social. When I recently asked a doctor what he thought he best put it by saying "its like killing a fly on the wall with a gun, you get the job done but leave a bigger problem behind". If you do decide to take it be sure it doesn't interfere with your daily life. Ask your friends if they notice a change in your behavior, if they see you're drawn away from them stop taking it. Be safe and good luck.
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Aldactone can help with female adult acne since it does work to regulate certain hormones in the body (namely the androgens).\n\nThe major side effect is that you will have more frequent urination. This is because it is a diuretic. Since it is a diuretic, you will need to watch out for dehydration.\n\nThe rest of the potential side effects are the same as with any other medication - headaches, nausea, etc. These are pretty rare, though.\n\nGood luck!\nLiz
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Yes. You are trapping the dirt within the pores on that side. Thus, resulting in the acne. Wash your sheets and pillow cases frequently, wash your face prior to bed as well as when you wake.
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Acne is partly hormonal partly bacterial.  Blame McDonalds.  The current generation of teens and young adults were raised on that greasy crap and of course the amounts of sat fats and trans fats floating thru your system will eventually cause your normal body functions to change.  Your body cannot process all those greasy fats fast enough so they build up in your system which turns into a bacterial infection leading to acne.  Same reason so many young adults already have high cholesterol problems as well.  Many have cholesterol numbers of 40 and 50 year olds.
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First, it's possible that the bumps on your arms and legs aren't acne. If they don't hurt, and are harder and kind of spiny feeling, it may be something called keratosis pilaris. It's usually found on the backs of arms, and sometimes on the legs and torso. It's harmless but annoying, and can be treated with alpha and beta (like salicylic acid) hydroxies, and urea. There are many other acne "imposters" - check out the website below.\n\nNow, for the acne itself. It is most common on the face, back and chest. While foods can cause acne outbreaks for some people, most recurring acne has nothing to do with diet, water intake, smoking, washing, or any other external factors. Your skin is just prone to acne. (By the way, a lot of people who suffer from chronic acne also have dandruff. Check your shoulders lately?) Basically, the oil your pores produce is "stickier" than normal, and dead skin cells don't slough off as easily. This causes the pores to clog, and presto! - a zit appears. Hormones can also affect it - acne is common in teenage boys, and also in adult women. Some women have acne that appears during a certain time in their menstrual cycle, clearing just in time for the next bout to begin. \n\nI use Proactiv, and have for ten years or so. I love it, but it doesn't work for everyone. It has a money back guarantee, so if you're interested, give it a shot. They also have body wash products. After I used it for a week or so, I realized that my skin felt different, even at the end of the day, before I washed my face. Have you ever had a bottle of vegetable oil spill a little? If you don't wipe it up right away, it sort of dries out, and then it's impossible to clean. Soap doesn't get it. It feels tacky and thick. That's what my face felt like, even after washing with soap and other facial cleansers. Now, even when it's oily, it's slick instead of sticky - and I don't have acne.
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Be care to whom you listen. It is not caused by chocolate candy or tomato's or anything you eat. Washing our face a hundred times a day just dries out your skin. It is caused by heredity\nand a bacteria, known as Propionibacterium acnes, is a normal inhabitant of the skin. It uses sebum as a nutrient for growth, therefore increases in follicles during puberty. People with acne have more Propionibacterium acnes in their follicles than people without acne. The presence of bacteria attracts white blood cells to the follicle. These white blood cells produce an enzyme that damages the wall of the follicle, allowing the contents of the follicle to enter the dermis. This process causes an inflammatory response seen as papules (red bumps), pustules, and nodules. The bacteria also cause the formation of free fatty acids, which are irritants, increasing the inflammatory process in the follicle.\n\nThe washes you see really do little if anything but you can try Accutane (keeping in mind there have been problems with it-mental problems and suicide).\n\nAntibiotics work by several mechanisms. The most important is the decrease in the number of bacteria in and around the follicle. Antibiotics also work by reducing the irritating chemicals produced by white blood cells. \n\nFinally, antibiotics reduce the concentration of free fatty acids in the sebum, also reducing the inflammatory response. The most frequently used antibiotics for acne are : Tetracycline, Erythromycin, Minocycline, Doxycycline and Clindamycin.\n\nThe only other thing "I" would recommend is Retin-A and it is not going to do what you want it to do. However, trust me when I say these washes do and can not work!\n\nThe best thing you could do is see a dermatologist. God bless you and the Southern People.
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I've been on Zoloft just over a year.  It has helped a lot with my mild depression symptoms.  I haven't had too many side effects from it.  I'm a lot thirstier, but that's probably good, I didn't drink enough water before.  Some one mentioned sexual side effect;  I haven't really noticed any.  HOpe this helps.