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steroid acne

by scottpwrd, Feb 05, 2008 12:04PM

i was taking stereoids for about 20 weeks when i came off them i started to get realy bad acne all over my chest and upper arms and back and shoulders.They are realy inflamed and red with little bit of yellow puss.Is there anything that i can take to get rid of them?

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by loiloi

, Feb 09, 2008 08:28AM

To: scottpwrd

It is likely that the steroids caused the acne and it will resolve itself now you have discontinued treatment with steroids. An over the counter product called Freederm will help with inflamed acne. Should your acne continue your doctor can prescribe a gel such as Duac or Differin, or a course of topical antibiotics such as oxytetracycline. Loiloi x

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