Anabolic steroids

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Steroid hormones that promote the anabolic metabolism, i.e. the conversion of nutrients into the body's own substances. Anabolic steroids are used in competitive sports as muscle building products.

IndicationThis section has been translated automatically.

In dermatology only danazol is used in the therapy of angioedema.

Undesirable effectsThis section has been translated automatically.

Liver damage, virilization in women, occurrence of doping acne.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Melnik B et al (2007) Abuse of anabolic-androgenic steroids and bodybuilding acne: an underestimated health problem. J Dtsch Dermatol Ges 5: 110-117

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer