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Do topical steroids worsen acne?
Steroid acne is a common side effect of prescription corticosteroids, such as prednisone, as well as use of anabolic steroids in bodybuilding. Where possible, discontinuation of the steroid may clear up the outbreak. Otherwise, treatment with topical preparations, oral antibiotics, or antifungals should be effective.
Do topical steroids thin skin permanently?
It is true that potent and super potent topical corticosteroids can cause skin atrophy if applied too frequently and for a prolonged time without a break. Although early skin thinning can disappear if the topical corticosteroid is discontinued, prolonged use can cause permanent stretch marks (striae).
Why shouldn’t you put hydrocortisone on your face?
Never put hydrocortisone on your face unless your doctor says it’s OK and has given you a prescription for it. It can make some skin problems worse like impetigo, rosacea and acne.
Does hydrocortisone help acne?
Topical hydrocortisone is not an official acne medication. It doesn’t kill the bacteria that causes acne and it won’t prevent breakouts. However, it’ll usually lessen the inflammation of acne, and the swollen appearance that comes with it.
Whats the strongest antibiotic for acne?
Usually the first choice for treating acne is a tetracycline (minocycline, doxycycline) or a macrolide (erythromycin, azithromycin). A macrolide might be an option for people who can’t take tetracyclines, including pregnant women and children under 8 years old.
Does antibiotics make your skin clear?
Certain antibiotics such as doxycycline (dox-ē-cyc-lean) and erythromycin (eh-rith-row-my-cin) can reduce the amount of P. acnes bacteria on your skin and lessen inflammation. When that happens, you may see less acne and sometimes clearing.
Why should you not use hydrocortisone on your face?
What happens when you stop using cortisone cream?
When topical steroid medication is stopped, the skin experiences redness, burning, a deep and uncontrollable itch, scabs, hot skin, swelling, hives and/or oozing for a length of time. This is also called ‘red skin syndrome’ or ‘topical steroid withdrawal’ (TSW).