Can Prednisone Cause Acne?

I was diagnosed with Bells Palsy and was given Prednisone to reduce inflammation. I was on 120 mg for 3 days. Then 80 mg for 3 days. Then 40 mg for 3 days. Then 20 mg for 3 days. Then I was done. I have been off for a week now and within that week I have developed severe acne on my chest, back, neck, face, etc. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this? I have read acne can be a side effect, but most things I have read have came from people who were on Prednisone for years or months.

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These steroid class medications tend to linger and continue to have effects in your body, for awhile, after you finish your course of treatment.

Have you talked to your doctor about it?

This should clear up, on its own, in a few days.

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