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Old 01-16-2009, 10:46 AM
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Lightbulb some drugs cause this...

The most common cause is the tetracycline family.
Minocycline used long term for acne may cause this, and is the most common, I think.

Also excess intake of Vit A, the retinol form. (often a treatment by dermatologists for acne--but not as common now compared to a few years ago).

Here is an article about it:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/e...cle/000351.htm

I have seen people use the Diamox (acetazolamide) or Lasix
(furosemide) for mild to moderate cases.
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