Steroid acne.
Steroid acne has become more common since the advent of organ transplant surgery and oncologic treatment regimens. Although its precise pathogenesis is still uncertain, the accelerated chronologic sequence of infundibular spongiosis, hyperkeratosis, microcomedo formation, and rupture is crucial to the development of the papules and papulopustules.
Hurwitz
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Department of Internal Medicine, St. Vincent Hospital and Health Care Center, Indianapolis, IN 46260.
D000152:Acne Vulgaris / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D000287:Administration, Topical; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones