drug induced acne

Question 1

What is the mnemonic to remember drugs that can cause drug-induced acne?

Answer 1

SHIELD yourself from acne with vitamin T:

• S: steroids
• H: Halogens
• I: Isoniazid
• E: EGFR inhibitors
• L: Lithium
• D: Dilantin (phenytoin)
• Vitamin B2, B6, B12
• T: Testosterone

Question 2

presentation of drug induced acne:

Answer 2

abrupt-onset monomorphous inflammatory papules or pustules (usually lacks comedones)