If you experience acne breakouts after using ecstasy, consider that one side effect of ecstasy use is typically staying up all night, a massive disruption of the cirdadian rhythm. Sleep deprivation can cause acne on its own, never mind the variety of ways that drug use affects your hormones and body chemistry. There is limited…
Several recent studies have made the case that acne and depression are highly correlated. This makes it hard to gauge whether a drug like Lexapro worsens acne, because the average Lexapro user is more likely to experience acne whether or not he/she takes the drug. Up to 15% of Lexapro users experience insomnia. Lack of…
Xanax is a benzodiazepine, with listed side effects that include severe allergic reactions, seizures, and red, swollen blistered, or peeling skin, but not acne. Daily Xanax use is more likely to help acne related skin problems than it is to cause them. Acne is highly correlated with sleep deprivation and stress. Xanax most often leads…
Question from a reader: Does cocaine cause acne? Cocaine seems to make acne worse for anyone prone to the condition, although there is no research to back this anecdotal conclusion. Cocaine use goes hand in hand with staying up all night and a disrupted sleep cycle; sleep deprivation aggravates acne. Additionally, cocaine stimulates the central…
Does eating at Pizza Hut cause acne breakouts? For me, it does, without a doubt. This isn’t Pizza Hut’s fault. It’s just the nature of the acne beast. The two things that break me out the worst are gluten and dairy, and pizza has this in spades. Bread sticks aren’t exactly acne-friendly, either, nor is…
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