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Fri Sep 10, 2010 7:52 am  |
Hi everyone,
I'm just wondering if anyone has ever herd of anti depressants causing skin thinning.
I had been on fluoxetine for 3 years but then came off them last year in june, felt fine until November when almost over night I started to develop eye bags and my skin got thinner and thinner. You can see all the veins underneath.
I got very depressed about this and ended up going back on the anti d's in jan. Both the eye bags and thin skin have continued to get worse.
Whilst looking up how anti d's can lead to hair loss (which I've also had). I have seen how they lessen the amount of protein the body absorbs. So if this is the case, I'm thinking it could lead to the skin thinning?. ( also I'm a vegetarian and do struggle to get a lot of protein in my diet anyway). Sorry that this has been so long and rambelling, if anyone has any thoughts I would be very grateful for your input. Thanks you |
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Fri Sep 10, 2010 8:12 am |
From what you described, I see so many indications that you really should read a book of Elizabeth Vliet MD about hormonal balance. I think you will find a lot of answers there.
Depression, mood swings, hair loss, sudden & mysterious skin problems... I would certainly check the hormones! But before you rush to a regular doctor, research and read up on natural hormone balance. I personally liked very much the explanations of E. Vliet.
This is the list of her books. I read #2, but they all are similar. The link is from Amazon, but I went to a local library and borrowed it first. Now that I know it is useful to keep, I will buy it.
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3AElizabeth%20Vliet&field-author=Elizabeth%20Vliet&page=1 |
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Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:50 am |
| Doctors are always so quick to give middle aged women antidepressants for everything, treating the symptoms and not the cause. Bioidentical hormones are one answer, as well as omega 3 and Vitamins D3 for moods. |
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Fri Sep 10, 2010 11:38 pm |
| butterfliesandflowers wrote: |
Hi everyone,
I'm just wondering if anyone has ever herd of anti depressants causing skin thinning.
I had been on fluoxetine for 3 years but then came off them last year in june, felt fine until November when almost over night I started to develop eye bags and my skin got thinner and thinner. You can see all the veins underneath.
I got very depressed about this and ended up going back on the anti d's in jan. Both the eye bags and thin skin have continued to get worse.
Whilst looking up how anti d's can lead to hair loss (which I've also had). I have seen how they lessen the amount of protein the body absorbs. So if this is the case, I'm thinking it could lead to the skin thinning?. ( also I'm a vegetarian and do struggle to get a lot of protein in my diet anyway). Sorry that this has been so long and rambelling, if anyone has any thoughts I would be very grateful for your input. Thanks you |
Have you thought about taking a protein supplement?  |
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Sat Sep 11, 2010 12:14 am |
I took the same AD for 5 years and did not notice any of these effects when I came off it.
Would say the best way to thicken the skin is manipulation either massage or dry brushing. |
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Sat Sep 11, 2010 10:55 am |
Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to reply, really appreciate it.
Was just wondering what protein supplements you were thinking of skincarejunkie?, was it whey protein or is there something else I could try, thank u! ( oh I do take l-carnosine btw).
Also I have had my hormones tested and the only thing which came back was my prolactin was slighty high. (Also I'm 32, sorry forgot to out that before)
Thank you everyone |
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Sat Sep 11, 2010 7:09 pm |
| butterfliesandflowers wrote: |
Thank you so much to everyone who has taken the time to reply, really appreciate it.
Was just wondering what protein supplements you were thinking of skincarejunkie?, was it whey protein or is there something else I could try, thank u! ( oh I do take l-carnosine btw).
Also I have had my hormones tested and the only thing which came back was my prolactin was slighty high. (Also I'm 32, sorry forgot to out that before)
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Yes I was thinking something along the lines of Whey Protein but they also have Soy Protein for those who are Vegan.
I'm sorry I can't be of more help, I'm sorry for all your skincare woes but your not alone!
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Sun Sep 12, 2010 8:11 pm |
butterfliesandflowers
hi. i have suffered terrible skin thinning because of a steroid injection a doctor gave me for pain. my skin has not healed. have you had anything like that? have you had a baby in the last few years? the hormonal fluctuation thing is supposed to really affect women's skin. have you changed your diet? is the thinning all over your body or just on your face? i have heard that too much sun can cause the skin to thin. i know when i miss my vit a for a few days my skin looks worse. i take it in caplet form and it helps. i have seen rice protein powders in the health food store, and used them for a while. if you are vegan that might be the way to go. i am about to go see a derm about my skin so i will let you know what he says. btw have you tried msm? it is supposed to help with the skin. i am going to start very soon. i keep forgetting to take it. i bet there are answers for your skin, so don't panic. maybe see a derm and get her advise. |
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Tue Sep 14, 2010 2:32 pm |
Thank u SKJ! Yes I'm going to try some whey protein, think thats a good idea. Yes, thank goodness we have this forum so we know we're not the only ones dealing with skin problems.
Hi alexes, we spoke before about skin thinning, I was the person who experienced the bags & thin skin, after a virus. Ive since been thinking there could be other reasons for it such as lack of protein etc. Hope your trip to the derm went well and you got some helpful advice. Yes that would be lovely if you could share anything you've lernt there.
I have tried the msm, its so hard to tell if supplements are working isn't it! Am also trying l-carnosine & pycnogonal which I've read they can help to thicken skin, hopefully we'll find something that does the trick one day! |
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