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Acne induced by abuse of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) as well as whey proteins. These products are taken around the bodybuilder and fitness scene.
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Seborrhea, striae distensae, gynecomastia, hypertrichosis, hirsutism, androgenetic alopecia, seborrheic eczema, furunculosis as well as decrease in testicular volume may occur after intake.
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Strongly pronounced seborrhoea.
Development of Acne vulgaris, Acne papulopustulosa, Acne conglobata or Acne fulminans possible.
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If alcohol abuse is present at the same time, also consider psychological treatments!
Long-term abuse increases the risk of cardiovascular toxicity (sudden cardiac death!), aggressiveness, depression.
Internalised addictive behaviour also increases the risk of opiate addiction!
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Immediate abstinence.
Therapy of the present forms of acne.
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- Huang G et al. (2018) Do anabolic-androgenic steroids have performance-enhancing effects in female athletes? Mol Cell Endocrinol 464:56-64.
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Melnik B et al. (2007) Abuse of anabolic-androgenic steroids and bodybuilding acne: an underestimated health problem. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 5: 110-117.
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Acne conglobata; Acne fulminans; Acne (overview); Acne papulopustulosa; Glucocorticosteroids; Lithium; Seborrhoea; Tetracycline; Vitamins skin changes;Disclaimer
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