Treating Steroid Acne
Treating Steroid Acne = What is steroid acne? Usually, acne is an inflammation of the oil glands in your skin and hair roots. The technical name is acne vulgaris, but it’s often just called pimples, spots, or zits. A bacterium ( Propionibacterium acnes ) combined with other factors causes inflammation of the oil glands. Steroid acne has almost the same symptoms as typical acne. But with steroid acne, systemic steroid use is what makes the oil (sebaceous) glands susceptible to inflammation and infection. The steroids may be prescription medications, such as prednisone , or body-building formulations. Another form of acne, known as malassezia folliculitis or fungal acne, is caused by a yeast infection of the hair follicles. Like acne vulgaris, it can occur naturally or a...