Prednisone and Rash: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Cam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 1, 2021

For Atopic Dermatitis "I was put on first a week pack, which cleared up my face but came back three days later, worse than before, on my face, bad rash with itching. Then I got put on a 20-day pack and took very long for it to clear up, but then came back three days later and had gained lots of weight on it. Not worth it, don’t use it if you can avoid it!!!!! (I’m a 19-year-old girl)."

• hel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2021

For Allergic Reactions "I was only prescribed this for four days, and it worked great to clear up my allergic reaction (had a bad rash and swelling from sulfa drugs), but nobody warned me the side effects would be that terrible. The thigh and leg pain was so bad, and I would get full body chills often. I started to get random light back pain too, and I realized it was because the prednisone had lowered my potassium drastically. Eating yogurt and bananas helped during the day, but I would wake up in the morning with full body pains. My anxiety was also noticeably bad. I do have diagnosed GAD, but my anxiety was twice as bad on this drug, my mind would not stop racing all day. I have no clue if it's just because I'm a small 100-pound woman (I often assume my weight factors in), but apparently these side effects are rare. Otherwise, it worked great and probably will for a majority of people."

• MMN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 9, 2022

For Asthma "This was my daughter's first prescription for prednisone, along with benzonatate for cough. The morning after beginning meds, she woke up covered in itchy, hot, red hives. The doctor said it must be the benzonatate, so she quit taking that and continued the prednisone (the step-down blister pack dosage schedule), and the hives only got worse. Yesterday was her last dose of prednisone, and today she is as rashy as ever and says her skin feels swollen and tight. But at least we got lucky -- something like 60% of allergic reactions to corticosteroids are of the anaphylactic type, and she hasn't had anything like that, knock wood."

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

For Eczema "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."

• S C...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• February 27, 2025

For Inflammatory Conditions "Miracle cure in a short time, less than one week for all respiratory problems including mucus, short breath, sore throat, and runny nose. Absolute remedy for flu, COVID, all seasonal cold, or any respiratory symptoms. Far better than dexamethasone (which is much stronger than prednisone) and can feel the effects right around 2 hours after oral intake. It should be superior to newly patented COVID medication. Skin itching, rashes, autoimmune symptoms of skin blisters, hair loss, lymph circulation to ease down molar teeth pain, enabling chewing. Blood flow improved. Bio-genetic sensor/sensory for pain/cramps could be placed to “default mode” that gives not much pain and manageable, thus preventing shock/panic system shut down. Pain/cramps/spasm control for gallbladder, duct, etc., in the gastrointestinal tract to prevent shock/panic and prevent system shut down. The benefits overwhelm the negatives."

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

For Eczema "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."

• Sad...
• January 22, 2013

Prednisone for Skin Rash "Prednisone causes rashes for me."