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How did you cope with the side effects tapering off prednisone?
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Feb 19 1:42pm | Replies (179)Comment receiving replies
I am also worried about the thin skin. I am 59 and had very good young looking skin prior to this. I did alot of research and believe we need Retinoids, topical Vitamin C, E and collagen suppliments. So that’s what I’ve started to use. I am going to Dermotologist tomorrow and will ask.
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I have been on prednisone for 3 yrs i was on a high dose for 6 mths in that time i gained 65 pds and my skin would tear at the slightest bump, my skin has returned to normal now i am on low dose prednisone. My doctor kept saying the skin will improve the BP will go away and the diabetes will improve and it did. I used products that are used on the elderly with skin tears to aid healing, it actually looks normal now with the exception of all the scars from previous tears
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I just purchased Retinoid and vitamin c cream so we shall see. Let me know what your dermatologist says and I will make an appointment with my dermatologist if they have something that will help. Thanks!