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Is Coming Back Of Rash After Stopping Prednisone Normal?
thanks, my doctor put me on a five day course of prednisone for hives that were itching. i did a great job of stopping the itching, but now four days after stopping prednisone, the rash is back and so is the itching though not as bad. is this normal? it was for 40 mg of prednisone for five days.
Tue, 11 Feb 2020
Hello,
Abrupt stopping of steroids can cause recurrence of the rash. You have to taper the steroid gradually. Consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Abrupt stopping of steroids can cause recurrence of the rash. You have to taper the steroid gradually. Consult a dermatologist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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