Skin issues after B12 injections by GP

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I was found to have a severe B12 deficiency. I was given 6 injections across two weeks by my GP and has since got a rash / pimples which is getting worse.

Around my chin and temples it feels like I have sand I can wipe off but there’s the odd pimple on my chin, back and neck sine of which turn yellow.

I was given hydrocortisone cream but it did nothing so I’ve got Benzoyl peroxide 5% / Clindamycin 1% gel
Apply Once A Day In The Evening
30 gram but haven’t started yet as they said I could react. It’s hardly noticeable to there unless I point it out but I’m really conscious as it’s getting worse. Any ideas?

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Mrs Diane Nivern

The Diane Nivern Clinic Ltd

16th September 2024

Answer: Skin reactions, breakouts and acne-like spots can occur after B12 injections.
The issue is usually temporary and will clear up with a supporting skincare routine

Gently cleansing with a SLS detergent / sulphate free face wash perhaps with low percentage of salicylic , mandelic and lactic acids (less than 1%) massaged gently into wet skin for a minute then rinsed off with warm water and a clean face cloth can help the "sand paper" texture and blemishes.
Apply a lightweight moisturising SPF daily to prevent the blemish marks turning brown.

Ensure you cleanse again at night to remove the SPF - and apply a hydrating moisturiser - perhaps one with some niacinamide content.

LED Light therapy can help but not if you start to use the Benzoyl peroxide 5% / Clindamycin 1% gel as these ingredients make skin sensitive to light

Gut health and diet are important to support the B12 deficincy and absorbtion of nutrients

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Dr Anna Hemming

Thames Skin Clinic

16th September 2024

Answer: Good afternoon,

Thank you for your recent enquiry.

Please email us (our contact information can be found on our clinic profile)

Kindest regards,
Reception team

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Dr Fatima Ahmed

rtwskin

16th September 2024

Answer: Good Morning,

I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to give you any personalised advice via email.

Kind Regards
rtwskin

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Dr Adeline Afong

Skeendeep Medical Aesthetics Clinic

16th September 2024

Answer: Hello ,

Firstly, it will be good to see the type of rash you developed . It is possible it could be an allergic reaction although I would have expected a generalised rash rather than a localised one . There is a possibility from your description that it could be peri-oral dermatitis , nevertheless the only way to truly say what it is would be through an assessment so please feel free to contact skeendeep medical aesthetics clinic through their profile .

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Dr Raquel Amado

Dr Raquel Skin and Medical Cosmetics

16th September 2024

Answer: Dear Joolzh 13, my advice is to book a consultation. Acne is very complex and without a full medical history and seeing the skin is impossible to help.
Kind regards, Dr Raquel Amado

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Aesthetic Therapist Sundas Iqbal

Outline Skincare Clinic

16th September 2024

Answer: Hi if you would like to book a free skin consultation please don't hesitate to get in touch, Kind regards Sarah

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Dr Christos Angelis

Gold Angels Medical Aesthetics

17th September 2024

Answer: Good morning, thank you for your message. The only way we could give clear and safe advice would be to invite you for a consultation to allow one of our specialists to look at the area and give advice based on the visual and clinical observation. If you would like to book, please let us know and we will be happy to book an appointment for you.

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Dr Fatima Ahmed

rtwskin

16th September 2024

Answer: Good Morning,

I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to give you any personalised advice via email.

Kind Regards
rtwskin

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Ms Sharron Gordon

The Secret Garden Skin Clinic Winchester

16th September 2024

Answer: Hi, thank you for your message we are unable to respond to specific medical Enquiries without a direct booking.

Kind regards

Sharron

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Ms Jilla Malek-Mohammadi

Devonshire House Skin Clinic Harley Street

16th September 2024

Answer: Dear Joolzh13,

Thank you for contacting us.
Unfortunately we don’t offer advice on B12 injections, as we don’t offer this at the moment.

Kind regards
Devonshire House Skin Clinic

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Nurse Lucy Cooper

Cosmetic Skin Care

16th September 2024

Answer: Hi

I would revisit your GP to try and get this sorted.

Kind regards
Dr Jo
The Skyn Gym, Windsor

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