Catalog

Corticosteroid-induced acne

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Link to WHO Definition

Corticosteroid-induced acne – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/1694366853

Acne attributable to or exacerbated by the use of moderate to high doses of systemic corticosteroids. It most commonly occurs on the chest but may also develop on the face, neck, back and arms. The lesions tend to be more uniform in appearance than is usual with acne vulgaris.