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I've just been taken off of a strong topical corticosteroid for psoriasis (1 week only) because of sever back and shoulder acne. is this common?
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Sterod causes acne: Depending on the amount and potency of thesteroid that is being used topically, a significant amount of steroid can be absorbed into the blood stream. Systemic steroids are known to aggravate acne and may also affect resolution of infected lesions.
Answered 5/9/2017
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Not uncommon: Steroid acne can indeed develop as a side effect in some cases, it is a wise decision by your treating doctor to take you off the medication,
Answered 5/12/2017
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