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small red blotches on skin

Posted by kerrywp @kerrywp, Jul 24 11:15am

Hi,
Has anyone had small red blotches randomly appear on your legs or arms?
Flat, not raised and doesn't itch. I think it is a side effect from prednisone but my rheumatologists say they have not seen that. I finally decided it was benign and I have just ignored it. But thought I would ask all of you.
Thanks!!

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sjc123 | @sjc123 | Aug 16 12:39pm

Yes, it’s purport, the result of skin thinning with long term prednisone use. There is another thread on this. Add to this older age plus lifetime sun damage, and they can look pretty bad. They do go away, but takes a long time.
My rheum doc is very familiar with this.

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carlarosie | @carlarosie | Aug 17 9:44am

Yes, I have had a terrible time with the skin blotches and bleeding when opened since on prednisone

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carlarosie | @carlarosie | Aug 17 9:45am
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Also, when I was in remission for 3+ years and off prednisone these red blotches pretty much stopped appearing.

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I'm off prednisone since May and the blotching has not gotten any better

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tweetypie13 | @tweetypie13 | Aug 17 11:34am
In reply to @carlarosie "I'm off prednisone since May and the blotching has not gotten any better" + (show)
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I'm off prednisone since May and the blotching has not gotten any better

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As I tapered off my blotches improved. I’m now off 5 wks and don’t have them appearing, old ones clearing. Good luck

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susanpmr | @susanpmr | Aug 17 4:21pm

I just bought some “sleeves” to protect my arms since they are constantly bleeding. It is helping.

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kare1 | @kare1 | Aug 18 12:25pm
In reply to @susanpmr "I just bought some “sleeves” to protect my arms since they are constantly bleeding. It is..." + (show)
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I just bought some “sleeves” to protect my arms since they are constantly bleeding. It is helping.

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Where did you buy??

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susanpmr | @susanpmr | Aug 18 3:40pm
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Where did you buy??

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I bought them off Amazon, they are called cooling sleeves and came in pack of five.

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kare1 | @kare1 | Aug 18 7:30pm
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I bought them off Amazon, they are called cooling sleeves and came in pack of five.

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Fantastic! Thanks for info.

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