I've always refused to go on lithium so I have no experience with that. I have had acne since I was a teen but going on Zeldox turned it into cystic acne. I went to a dermatologist who said no way it was my meds and I needed to go on a very powerful, very dangerous drug called roaccutane. I was not happy with that option and went on a quest with my pdoc to find the answer. Low and behold we found that cystic acne can be a side effect of the zeldox.

I tried all sorts of things for my skin, then someone on a forum suggested to try rosehip oil. At that stage I had nothing to lose so I gave it a go. The first few weeks my skin was a little more oily but then it balanced right out, and now my skin is the best it has ever been in my adult life.

Scars (from having cysts drained and deep pimples) are still there but starting to fade only 8 months after having them by using rosehip oil. I use soapfree bodywash on my face and then put the rosehip oil on when my face is still warm. I could not believe the difference. All my life I was told by professionals and friends alike that I needed to use more harsh chemicals on my face to clear it up, now I realise the damage that was doing when soapfree and rosehip oil was the answer for me. I am actually still a little annoyed at the world for insisting that chemical is better and making me suffer so long!

Not sure if rosehip oil will help for lithium, but it should help with the healing, provided there are no open sores. Just thought I would share.