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Dermatology (Expert Forum)
acne and prednisone
Answered by
Alan Rockoff, MD - dermatology, Child Skin Problems
The Rockoff Dermatology Center
Brookline - MA
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acne and prednisone
by TRIGGER313, Jan 03, 2004 12:00AM
Hello i am a 27 y/o male with colitis. and i the middle of a flare up. my Current dose of prednisone is 30mg, and as symptoms settle down they will taper me off the junk. My question is I got these break outs on my face, shoulders, and now my left flank. Is there anything to remedy or retard these breakouts.
Doctor's Answer
by Alan Rockoff, MD, Jan 04, 2004 12:00AM
, Jan 04, 2004 12:00AM
Steroids by mouth (or injection) can induce an acne-like eruption, but this is usually on the chest rather than the face. You may simply have post-adolescent acne, which is common enough. A skin doctor should be able to recommend a regimen of topical or oral medications to settle it down. And to the extent that prednisone has contributed, tapering off should help too.
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Dr. Rockoff
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