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  • Young adults are feeling pressure to have an attractive athletic body, heavily influenced by social media platforms like Instagram.
  • This pressure often leads to body image dissatisfaction and increased use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) to achieve these aesthetic goals.
  • Dermatological issues, such as acne and severe forms like acne fulminans, should be recognized as potential signs of AAS abuse, prompting dermatologists to address these concerns to better support their patients' health.

Article Abstract

Young adults have been increasingly facing pressure to achieve an appealing athletic physique, often influenced by social media influencers on platforms like Instagram. This viewpoint highlights the association between image-centric social media, dissatisfied body image, the use of anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS) to achieve desired results, and the overlooked dermatological side effects of AAS, including acne and acne fulminans. We underscore the importance of recognizing acne fulminans as an indicator of possible AAS abuse and encourage dermatologists to actively identify and address AAS use to improve their patients' well-being.

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