I have hypothyroidism, am pre diabetic, and have osteopenia. I recently was given 20mg pills of prednisone, 2 pills daily (40mg)for contact dermatitis, possibly poison oak. My dosage of prednisone is for 5 days no tapering.
My rash continues to spread though only one large blister is oozing on my knee. All other blisters are in tact. The rash with blisters started on both knees and left forearm. After a week and daily new blisters/rash spots, it has spread most to a few spots on right back arm, increased number on left foreman and now back arm, on left torso under breast, on left breast, and on up towards left shoulder and a few more on each knee.
i've only been on steroids 2 days. Should steroids be continued and due to my endocrine illnesses, shouldn't the dose be tapered after 5 days? Last question, I've repeatedly read that the fluid in the blisters won't spread the rash & blisters, yet my blisters continue to spread. Do you know why my blisters continue to spread and could this be something other than contact dermatitis?
Thank you for your responses!
Should 40mg dosage be tapered after 5 days of use?
Question posted by LLCraig on 11 June 2017
Last updated on 25 June 2017 by DrDonovan
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These are important questions and really indicate that very close follow up with your physicians is needed. There are over 100 reasons for blisters on the skin and some are serious while others are not. But close follow up is essential and please follow the recommendations of the physicians who provide care.
One certainly can use prednisone well beyond 5 days in a person with prediabetes, hypothyroidism and osteopenia provided appropriate monitoring is done. Speak to your doctors if unsure.
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