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What Causes Redness And Peeling Skin On The Ankles While On Wellbutrin?

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Question : I took 150 mg of wellbutrin and 75 mg of effexor for about two weeks. i have psoriasis so I went to my usual tanning booth. now my whole body is red and sore and peeling and my ankles are swolen. does wellbutrin make you sensitive to the sun? At firstIthought that this might be an allergic reaction to wellbutrin, but now my skin is peeling and it looks more like a burn. Taking benadryl and using 1% hydrocortisone cream
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
HI,

Kindly send an image of your skin for review showing the rash and desquamation. While it could be a related allergy from wellbutrin, it would be nicer to review the rash so as to provide a personalized and helpful response. However, wellbutrin is not documented to cause increased skin burns from sun exposure.

To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query.

I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (19 hours later)
Brief Answer:
I will suggest you pause wellbutrin!

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

This rash seems extensive and may be very much related to an allergic reaction. I will suggest that you stop wellbutrin. Continue with Vaseline cream only. Hydrocortisone can be put on standby at this time. Kindly report the evolution to me.

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What Causes Redness And Peeling Skin On The Ankles While On Wellbutrin?

Brief Answer: Send an image for review! Detailed Answer: HI, Kindly send an image of your skin for review showing the rash and desquamation. While it could be a related allergy from wellbutrin, it would be nicer to review the rash so as to provide a personalized and helpful response. However, wellbutrin is not documented to cause increased skin burns from sun exposure. To upload an image, simply click on the link to upload a file and follow the instructions. If this proves difficult, please send the image by mail to YYYY@YYYY and request that the image should be uploaded to your query. I do promise to get back to you with more insights and helpful recommendations as soon as the requested information gets here.