Acneiform Eruption Secondary to Over-the-Counter Vitamin B12

Treating an acneiform eruption requires the discovery of its etiology. Often, the removal of the offending agent can lead to the resolution of the eruption, resulting in an excellent prognosis. Herein, we present a rare case of a vitamin B12-induced acneiform eruption occurring in a 68-year-old fema...

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Published inCurēus (Palo Alto, CA) Vol. 15; no. 8
Main Authors Bowden, Acacia, Ekeh, Odera, Brownstone, Nicholas D, Hsu, Sylvia
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Palo Alto Cureus Inc 10.08.2023
Cureus
Subjects
Acne
Case reports
Dermatology
Dietary supplements
Drugs
Females
Patients
Primary care
Steroids
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Summary:Treating an acneiform eruption requires the discovery of its etiology. Often, the removal of the offending agent can lead to the resolution of the eruption, resulting in an excellent prognosis. Herein, we present a rare case of a vitamin B12-induced acneiform eruption occurring in a 68-year-old female due to an over-the-counter supplement.
ISSN:2168-8184
2168-8184
DOI:10.7759/cureus.43275