Table 1

 Drug and external factors reported to cause acne/acneiform eruptions

Hormones and steroidsExternal factors
AndrogensCosmetics
Anabolic steroidsPomades
Oral and topical steroidsMachine oils and tars
GonadotropinsMechanical trauma, e.g. head bands
Epileptic drugs
Phenobarbital
Phenytoin
Antituberculous drugs
Isoniazid
Rifampicin