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Can A Reaction From Prednisone Cause Red Rash And Itching?

my boyfriend was taking prednisone and took it for over a week. after he stopped taking it he developed a red rash and it itches very bad. a dermatologist told him he thought it was scabies. but neither me or my children have it. could this be a reaction
Tue, 31 Mar 2020
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Internal Medicine Specialist 's  Response
Hi,

It may be a reaction, and may be a skin disease, but any way prednisone is used to treat any reaction. So, you can give him an anti-histaminic tab to relieve this itching.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Can A Reaction From Prednisone Cause Red Rash And Itching?

Hi, It may be a reaction, and may be a skin disease, but any way prednisone is used to treat any reaction. So, you can give him an anti-histaminic tab to relieve this itching. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Salah Saad Shoman, Internal Medicine Specialist