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- Title
Cutaneous manifestations of anabolic–androgenic steroid use in athletes.
- Authors
Walker, Jennifer; Adams, Brian
- Abstract
The article discusses the dermatologic complications of anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) abuse in athletes. It notes that such abuse is developed through cutaneous manifestations in the skin of an unaffected person. Furthermore, the occurrence of acne vulgaris is considered as one of the most common manifestations on the abuse of AASs. An overview on several associations between the use of AAS and cutaneous side effects is presented.
- Subjects
ANABOLIC steroids in sports; DRUG use by athletes; STEROID drugs; DRUG abuse in sports; PERFORMANCE-enhancing drugs; DRUG side effects
- Publication
International Journal of Dermatology, 2009, Vol 48, Issue 10, p1044
- ISSN
0011-9059
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1365-4632.2009.04139.x