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Cystic Nodular Acne After Corticosteroid
asked 1 year ago by reko in indonesia
Latest answer by Jo Herzog, MD
Question viewed 1,211 times
Tags: age 45-54, face, male, corticosteroid, cystic acne, results, whiteheads
Doctor gave me Lameson (something like prednisone) - corticosteroid for my Bell's Palsy. After taking it for 2 months, in my 47yo - acne appear on my face from the chin and now after 50 days spreading to both lower cheek and forehead. Starting from whiteheads all over my chin and cheek - and then many of them become severe cystic nodular acne. to my surprise, corticosteroid is used for acne medication ?? how could it be possible ? If it's true, should I drink back the pill ?
2 answers to Cystic Nodular Acne After Corticosteroid
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Cortisone induced acne may be best treated with oral doxycycline
Cortisone induced acne may be best treated with oral doxycycline. Even though systemic steroids can be used in treating cystic acne, this is a case where they are not indicated.
Edward Lack, MD
Chicago Dermatologist
Chicago Dermatologist
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Steroid acne
Steroid induced acne usually responds well to oral antibiotics. The antiinflammatory effect of these drugs probably plays some part in their success. I often use a benzoyl peroxide wash as well.
