Acne / Skin Bumps / Cystic Acne
Users on Reddit have reported a variety of skin-related side effects while on GLP-1 medications, including acne, skin bumps, and injection site reactions. Some users have also discussed remedies or preventative measures.
Experiences with Acne / Skin Bumps / Cystic Acne:
Another user mentioned that when they were taking Saxenda, it "gave me the worst Acid Reflux pain, acne, and didn't do shit for my weight. " They switched to Zepbound and found it much better with minimal side effects. [3]
A user on Zepbound described their injection site reaction: "Anyone that’s taking glp1 experience their injection site getting itchy a few days after injecting? This didn’t happen to me the first 2 months, but now I’m on my 3rd month and get a little red bump almost like a mosquito bite and then it fades away a few days later into like a scar. "[4] Another user responded, "Welcome to the club. I have been getting them since I started 7. 5mg... A year later, I'm still getting them... The scar will disappear. "[5] Someone else noted, "Yes just finished 12th dose and noticed a few back these marks that I thought were bites. They do go away. "[6]
One user mentioned experiencing "allergic reaction to the injections" among other side effects. [2]
A user on Zepbound also reported their first injection site reaction with their first 7. 5mg dose, describing it as "blotchy red with an irregular shape and slightly itchy. " They suggested searching for "injection site reaction" for more information and suggestions. [8]
Remedies and Preventions Recommended:
Another user, when asked if they were moving injection spots, confirmed they were: "I move them around! I switch from both arms to my stomach every week. " Despite this, they still experienced light bruising that faded slowly. [9]
One user wondered if compounded medication with Vitamin B mixed in might have caused acne for another user. [10]
Switching medications was a solution for one user who experienced acne with Saxenda but had minimal side effects with Zepbound.
Experiences with Acne / Skin Bumps / Cystic Acne:
- One user on Wegovy reported, "Weirdly I got awful acne.
Remedies and Preventions Recommended:
- For injection site reactions, one user suggested that "some people apply anti-itch or antihistamine ointments to control it after the injection.