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Does Vicodin Cause Acne On The Body?
Can taking Vicodin every day for pain lead to ache and boils?*my skin isgeting thin and my blood is thinner. My acne Is like boilsand they are bright purple. I don t g out in public because of the way I look. I am 71 years old and have never had skin problems before.I do break the skin and let the blood run out.
Tue, 20 Jun 2017
Hello,
It actually sounds like you may have folliculitis, an infection in the skin instead of acne. You need to see a doctor as soon as possible. Antibiotics may clear this up. It is not likely caused by the vicodin.
Regards
It actually sounds like you may have folliculitis, an infection in the skin instead of acne. You need to see a doctor as soon as possible. Antibiotics may clear this up. It is not likely caused by the vicodin.
Regards
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