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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jul 27 8:00am | Replies (468)Comment receiving replies
I see so much contradicting information. One spot said it only caused thin skin if it is used topically, one doctor of mine said it does not, another said it does. Mine only started after being on Prednisone for a year or so. I would like a definitive answer, does Prednisone cause thin skin or not?
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"I would like a definitive answer, does Prednisone cause thin skin or not?"
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As @johnbishop suggests --- The answer is a definite maybe!
Some people are more prone than other people. I have "thick skin" in most places so not all skin is the same. My skin in the area of my shins was thin to begin with so that area got very thin when I was on prednisone.
Overall, I didn't have a huge problem with thin skin when I took Prednisone.
Long term prednisone (oral) use, yes, it can cause thin skin.
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Not sure you will get a definitive answer @chzuck. It is listed as a side effect when taking it for a long term.
"When taking corticosteroids by mouth for a longer term, you may experience:
- Problems with the eyes, such as glaucoma or cataracts.
- A round face, which is sometimes called moon face.
- High blood sugar, which can trigger or worsen diabetes.
- Increased risk of infections, especially with common bacterial, viral and fungal
microorganisms.
- Bone fractures and thinning bones, called osteoporosis.
- Fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea and muscle weakness.
- Thin skin, bruising and slower wound healing."
Prednisone and other corticosteroids: https://www.mayoclinic.org/steroids/art-20045692