Drug-induced acne and rose pearl: similarities

An Bras Dermatol. 2013 Nov-Dec;88(6):1039-40. doi: 10.1590/abd1806-4841.20132586.

Abstract

Drug-induced acne is a common skin condition whose classic symptoms can be similar to a rose pearl, as in the case of a male patient presenting with this condition after excessive use of a cream containing corticosteroids.

A acne medicamentosa é uma dermatose comum, que pode apresentar no seu quadro clássico semelhanças à pérola rosa, como no caso apresentado de um paciente do sexo masculino cujo quadro surgiu após uso intempestivo de creme contendo corticoesteróide.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acne Vulgaris / chemically induced*
  • Acne Vulgaris / diagnosis*
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones / adverse effects*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Drug Eruptions / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Skin Cream / adverse effects

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones