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Acne and Pain Meds

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I have noticed that since I have been on heavier pain meds, at higher doses, my face is constantly breaking out. Is it a proven correlation between the two? Or is just me?

What can be done to stop, or prevent it? I wash my face every day with an acne scrub and soap, then I dab rubbing alcohol on every blackhead, zit, etc.

Does anyone else experience this? If so have you been able to stop, or prevent it? Any advice will be greatly appreciated!

Much love and respect- Collegemom
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I never even thought of this. My acne breakouts are sooo annoying. I just figured I was getting payback for not having acne as a teen. Definetly an interesting question though!
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Yes, opiate use does cause acne.

The line of thought is that people who are on opiates, whether to scratch that itchy nose or something, tend to rub their faces more often, bring about more oil, more infection, etc..

Acne in those who use opiates tend to result in more scars as well, because we tend to pick at the scabs while scratching.
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Thanks for the replies. Celticfife, I never put the two and two together, thanks. Unfortunately I do pick at my face a lot, it's nervous energy too. Hmmmm..... Guess I'll have to try and change that!
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