Steroid folliculitis explained

Steroid folliculitis occurs following administration of glucocorticoids or corticotropin.^[1] Other medications can also mimic these in order to cause a similar presentation.^[2]

See also

• List of cutaneous conditions
• Steroid acne

Notes and References

1. Freedberg, et al. (2003). Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine. (6th ed.). Page 684. McGraw-Hill. .
2. Book: Fitzpatrick's Dermatology in General Medicine, Eighth Edition, 2 Volume . 15 July 2016. 22 February 2012. McGraw Hill Professional. English . 978-0-07-171755-7. Lowell Goldsmith . Stephen Katz . Barbara Gilchrest . Amy Paller . David Leffell . Klaus Wolff . In addition to glucocorticoids, other medicines can also cause a monomorphic, diffuse popular eruption that mimics steroid folliculitis..