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Itching and rash from hydroxychloroquine use
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: 1 day ago | Replies (9)Comment receiving replies
Ah your post is perfect timing for me! I have noticed a rash around my ankle seemingly out of the blue. I’ve been lowering my prednisone 2.5/2 this month (June). I don’t have a history of psoriasis or eczema, athletes foot, etc. I’ve been using “Dr” AI asking questions about what it might be. Family Dr gave me a fungal cream stating use for 2 weeks & if not better go to dermatologist. It’s not better so going to dermatologist on Wednesday. I’ll post her diagnosis here.
I just don’t need another hit to my old body!! I’ll be 73 in July & gosh I didn’t think I’d be falling apart so soon! Oy vey!
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I visited my dermatologist yesterday and she prescribed Triamcinolone and/or Tacrolimus (very pricey). Decided on the former, but waiting on approval from my rheumatologist before using as it is a corticosteroid. I believe this is just mother symptom of PMR and the tapering, and in my case hydroxychloroquine use as itching/rash is a known symptom. I’ll let you know what my rheumy has to say. Wishing you an early Happy Birthday! I also turn 73 on the 19th!!
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I had occasional hives when on prednisone. Doctors didn’t attribute it to prednisone but it’s happened only once since I’ve been off prednisone so can’t help thinking it was the prednisone. Been off since February 20.