I have had tumid lupus for about 12 years. I have lived with the small red skin spots after not being able to find a treatment for the condition. My problem is that in the last two weeks my small red spots have turned into raised large red spots. They is more itch with these raised spots. Has anyone experienced this condition? I also have polymyalgia rheumatica for which I take 5 mg/day prednisone. Have tried to decrease to 4 mg/day but muscle aches return.