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Topical Steroids Causing Steroid Induced Acne
Advice urgently needed please. I’ve recently finished a long course of potent steroids for treatment of psoriasis on my scalp and all over my body, along with PUVA this worked amazing and my skin cleared up. However, I am now left with what I think is steroid induced acne over my shoulders, back, chest, arms and some of my lower body. My dermatologist discharged me from her care when my psoriasis cleared so I have been seeing my gp for the acne but nothing is clearing it. The only thing that… read more
acne can be your body reacting to the treatment. your immune system sees it as a threat and a toxin. your skin is one of the body's biggest detox organs. a sauna will help sweat it out. drink lots of clean filtered water to flush your skin and reduce toxic intake.
I have only experienced steroid induced acne on my face - which I'm still trying to treat. For your body, I would start with a salicylic acid body wash to at least unclog the pores and a noncomedogenic moisturizer such as jojoba oil (rather than coconut or something thicker that will clog pores). Good luck!!
Topical steroids can indeed cause side effects, including steroid-induced acne. According to the knowledge base, side effects of topical steroids may include:
- Thinning skin
- Stretch marks
- Skin-color changes
- Easier bruising
- Dilated blood vessels on the surface of the skin
- Acne
If you experience any of these side Show Full Answer
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