Acne, Steroid Induced - DermAtlas - Dermatology Image Atlas

Contributor

Abhay Martin, MD

Diagnosis

acne, steroid induced

Body Site

back shoulder chest

Age

25 years

Pigmentation

medium

Organization

scattered

Color

red

Morphology

papule

Pattern

symmetric central (centrifugal - trunk predominant) generalized, disseminated

Comments

This 25-year-old patient had undergone allogenic renal transplantation 6 months ago and was on multiple immunosuppressive drugs including systemic steroids. He developed multiple erythematous asymptomatic monomorphic papules on his back and chest.

Description

widespread uniform 2 -3 mm papules

Image Added

12/4/2004 14:14:14

Translate

Other Resources

PubMed Medline Plus Medscape

Image Options

View Image in New Window