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Is Acne Breakout A Side Effect Of Taking Lumbar Epidural Injections?

I had lumbar epidural lumbar injections last week and a few days later I experienced a significant break out of back acne, and some on the lateral scalp. This is a new experience as at age 56, I have never had acne on my back. Is this a common cause and have you heard of this side effect for the steroid injections before?
Tue, 10 Jun 2014
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there has been no case of any type earlier. so its high probablity of coincidence. may be its not an acne because of location and timing.may be some side effects of medication during this course.better go to a dermatologist with complete drug list and anaesthesia being taken.
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Is Acne Breakout A Side Effect Of Taking Lumbar Epidural Injections?

there has been no case of any type earlier. so its high probablity of coincidence. may be its not an acne because of location and timing.may be some side effects of medication during this course.better go to a dermatologist with complete drug list and anaesthesia being taken.