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DiscussionDoes skin recover after prednisone?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 10 2:39pm | Replies (19)Comment receiving replies
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There shouldn't be any scab formation. You are doing fantastic but keeping the wound moist is essential.
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8568799/
Skin tears due to thin skin are really hard to manage. Prednisone doesn't help the situation because it increases the risk of infection and slows the healing process.