Prednisone for Eczema User Reviews (Page 2)

• Den...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 25, 2022

"I'm a dentist and, of course, have medical training. I’ve read a lot about prednisone usage because it is the only thing that makes my skin normal. I really feel that medical doctors do not have clear advice on prescribing prednisone. I see many people here taking very high doses for short times, with no tapering off, and that is way wrong! I think many eczema sufferers, like me, need long-term relief. That means long-term usage. Read about it online. Some patients (non-eczema) do take it long-term because of their medical condition. I recommend 30 mg for two days, then 20 mg for three days, or longer if needed, then 10 mg/day for a month or two or even longer. Basically evaluate your side effects at 10 mg/day then try going to 5 mg/day. I usually need 10. I don’t have any bad side effects at this dose. Stop completely after that and restart as needed. Do allergy and food tests while your skin is clear. It's hard to figure out when rashy! Read about dust mites! Cheers!"

• Jay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 7, 2018

"I’ve been struggling with a new onset unknown blotchy rash on my face that gets worse with exercise. I’ve never dealt with severe skin conditions, and now my face looks scary at age 40! After several different topicals for rosacea and contact dermatitis, my internist gave me a Medrol 5-day pack. It started to calm overnight and cooled down during my intense workouts. After stopping for a couple of days, though, it’s still heating up, but not as bad with moderate exercise. I’m struggling and going to try a second round, but this is really hard to deal with and pinpoint why it’s happening. I fear this steroid is just a band-aid."

• Mic...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2020

"I developed eczema on my left hand. I thought initially I developed an allergy to my wedding ring after 6 years. I stopped wearing my ring, and it only got worse. I took prednisone. It worked wonders immediately! My hand was almost normal again. About 4-5 days after I was done with my series of prednisone, the rash came back and maybe worse. I am at a loss. I am trying everything. I hate that I cannot wear my wedding ring. I have it on my opposite hand and zero reaction."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 2, 2022

"I was given Prednisone for 10 days, and while I was on it, my skin was a dream. I literally had no rash and no itch. It was wonderful. The day after my last pill, my skin returned to its normal horrible self. Now my skin is reacting to everything I put on it, even creams I have used for years. My face is also swollen (moon face) from Prednisone. Hopefully, that subsides soon. For me, Prednisone is only good while you are actually taking it, and unfortunately, you cannot take it for long periods."

• Jac...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 23, 2022

"I suffer badly with eczema on my hands, and it affects my quality of life, but when I take prednisone, it clears up completely. However, when I wean off them and completely stop taking them, within one week I am back to where I started. It’s so frustrating as I suffer from bad eczema on my hands. I don’t want to be on steroids long-term, so I do come off them."

• Pat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 2, 2021

"Fantastic. Prescribed by a dermatologist for bad atopic dermatitis and eczema. Effective within 2 days. 40 mg x 3 days, 30 mg x 3, 20 mg x 3, 10 mg x 3 first time. Some later up to 50 mg x 3, 35 mg x 3, 25 mg x 3, 10 mg x 3. I am diabetic also, so GP only sanctioned short-term usage to stabilize, in between alternative drug regimes. When things get bad, I go back to prednisone for a quick fix."

• Car...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2021

"I believe it's helping my late-in-life (50+) diagnosis of eczema, though I'm concerned about the immunosuppressant aspect (especially now - August 2021). Itching definitely improved after just 1-2 days. I'm taking a medium to low(ish) dose (10 mg per day) and hope to taper off soon and use topical pred. and the other OTC tools mentioned here and elsewhere. I also prefer a lower dose because I get too much insomnia at higher doses (20-40)."

• ecz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2021

"I suffered from eczema as a child, but it went away by my teens. After having a baby at 22, it came back, but I only had it on one finger. The dermatologist prescribed hydrocortisone and gave me the same old recommendations: no detergent, cotton clothes, no perfumes, etc. With time, it started spreading, but not much. Every time I had a stubborn rash, the dermatologist would prescribe hydrocortisone. After some years, it stopped working, and the doctor prescribed clobetasol and a 20-day course of prednisone. It worked, but every time my eczema came back, it would cover more areas of my skin. I started waking up with swollen, red, puffy eyes, and tears would burn like acid. The last time I was given prednisone, all hell broke loose when I stopped. I've been dealing with redness, flaking skin, and rashes on my face, hands, upper back, and inner elbows. I can't sleep, can't shower, and the itch is bone-deep. I'm aware these are symptoms of topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), but I think it's because I took prednisone."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2024

"I use steroids for eczema and it works miracles. I need to apply the cream a few times, then it clears, and after about 6 months to one year, it starts reappearing. I use the same and have a break for another 6 months to 1 year. So I need to go to the doctor to get it prescribed every 5 years. That’s what a wonder it does to me on a fairly small area of the skin. I have been very careful and always used the minimal amount needed and never had any issues. What also works for eczema for me is Dead Sea salt. I buy it in a package and need to bathe the area in it once daily and it keeps it under control using just a natural remedy. But it is definitely a much longer process than Prednisone."

• Tim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 15, 2021

"Dealing with eczema the last 3 years. Doctor prescribed every topical steroid there is, they did nothing but make it worse. Prednisone was finally prescribed, itching cleared almost immediately. After the regimen, I had no sign of the rash. Less than a week later, back to square one. Ice packs relieve the itching, but when working, obviously not an option. What are the dangers of a very low dose for maintenance? I’d love a warm shower."

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2017

"My 3-year-old has the worst skin. We tried everything! Finally, the doctor gave her this! Finally, her skin is healing! The meds make her a terror, but it's worth it."

• Bbj...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• February 24, 2020

"Prednisone is a steroid everybody knows. It is an immunosuppressor. If you take it with a diet that increases body immunity, then we can reduce its side effects and take it for the long term."

• Loc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 31, 2018

"Taking prednisone for severe, all over, itchy rash, started 10 days ago on 20 mg reducing down over 4 weeks. It has made absolutely no difference to my skin, and I have terrible abdominal bloating."