As an injectable, it bypasses gastrointestinal absorption issues, which can be helpful for patients with malabsorption or those requiring rapid repletion
First described back in the 1950s, acne erupts in about one in ten people within days or even hours of getting an injection of vitamin B12, which then disappears rapidly when injection treatment is discontinued. At the time, we had no idea what the mechanism might be, and the problem remained unsolved until just a few years ago when we finally figured it out: Vitamin B12 modulates the gene expression of the skin bacteria that cause acne
For treatment of confirmed deficiency , NHS protocols typically involve hydroxocobalamin injections: initially 1mg three times a week for two weeks for those without neurological involvement, followed by maintenance injections every 2-3 months
High-concentration liquid research formulas require more oversight than generic compound listings
Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative should be done under your doctors supervision.
