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Glossary Steroid Acne

inflammation and pimples caused by corticosteroid or anabolic steroid use

Steroid acne, also known as steroid-induced acne, is a type of acne that occurs as a side effect of taking corticosteroids or anabolic steroids. It typically presents as small, uniform red bumps and pustules, often on the chest, back, and face. This condition arises due to the steroids' impact on the skin's sebaceous glands, leading to increased oil production and clogged pores.

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research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne

32 citations , October 2003

This review reports that 100 mg/day spironolactone improved hair growth more than placebo and was more effective in reducing hair growth than finasteride and low-dose cyproterone acetate, but its effectiveness for acne remains unclear due to small sample sizes.

research Spironolactone versus placebo or in combination with steroids for hirsutism and/or acne

112 citations , April 2009 in “Cochrane library”

This review found some evidence suggesting that spironolactone can effectively reduce hirsutism in women but did not support its use for treating acne vulgaris.

research Injudicious Use of Topical Steroids, A Misconcept in Treatment of Patients with Acne Vulgaris

July 2012 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)”

This study shows that many acne patients use topical steroids despite their association with various skin side effects, such as worsened acne, perioral dermatitis, and telangiectasias.

research Injudicious Use of Topical Steroids, A Misconcept in Treatment of Patients with Acne Vulgaris -

January 2012 in “Journal of Islamic International Medical College”

This study found that 62% of acne patients used topical steroids, which were associated with several skin side effects like aggravation of lesions and perioral dermatitis.

research Acneiform Dermatoses

45 citations , January 1998 in “Dermatology”

This review examines acneiform eruptions, often drug-induced, highlighting that they differ from acne vulgaris in causes and characteristics, with no new clinical results reported.

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community is anyone using ru58841 against acne?

in Technology 3 upvotes 1 year ago

RU58841 is discussed as a potential treatment for acne and hair loss, with users debating its effectiveness and safety compared to other treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, and dutasteride. Concerns about RU58841's side effects and lack of clinical trials are raised, while some users share their personal experiences and routines involving RU58841 for hair loss.

community Women complaining of bad effects from Winlevi (Clascoterone 1%)

11 upvotes 9 months ago

Women experienced severe reactions, including Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), from using Winlevi (Clascoterone 1%) on their faces. Concerns were raised about the potential risks of higher concentrations, especially for hair loss treatment.

community Boyfriend’s hair transformation in 10 months 🥲

in Progress Pictures 2281 upvotes 1 year ago

A boyfriend's hair improved significantly over 10 months using minoxidil, steroid cream, antihistamine cream, and wild growth oil, with a strict cleaning regimen. His partner's dedicated care contributed to the transformation.

community Creatine made all my high DHT symptoms return

82 upvotes 1 year ago

Creatine may increase DHT levels, potentially causing symptoms like acne, oily hair, and hair shedding. Users report mixed experiences, with some avoiding creatine due to hair loss concerns and others seeing no impact.

community 6 Months Oral Dut/Min Progress

in Progress Pictures 80 upvotes 10 months ago

A 23-year-old male experienced significant hair regrowth and increased libido after switching from oral finasteride to 0.5 mg oral dutasteride and 2.5 mg oral minoxidil, following hair loss induced by a testosterone cycle. He reported initial shedding and decreased libido with finasteride, but no side effects with dutasteride, and noted improvements in hair density, temple regrowth, and reduced acne.

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learn Clascoterone

Topical androgen-receptor blocker, approved as an acne cream

learn Neem Oil

Oil from the neem tree, used in traditional remedies

learn Tretinoin

Vitamin A retinoid cream, prescribed for acne

learn Hydrocortisone

Can hydrocortisone be used together with other treatments like minoxidil or steroid injections? If minoxidil solution irritates the scalp, the cause may be irritation, seborrhoeic dermatitis or an allergy to an ingredient, so it is worth having a doctor or pharmacist look before adding a steroid. No verified trial tests hydrocortisone alongside minoxidil or corticosteroid injections, and prolonged scalp use risks skin thinning.

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