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Skin changes with prednisone
I had always had great skin, but on 60 g of prednisone. I am experiencing a lot of sagging and thinning of my skin, particularly in my upper arms. I also have extreme bruising whenever anything, touches my forearm or my legs. I also have a lot of capillaries breaking in my legs and face now will this change when I get off of prednisone or lower my dose ? I am still not pain-free. Every step reminds me that I have this disease.
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@dougschiffman
I look like I got into a brawl not just a cat fight! I take blood thinner because of Afib. The prednisone is also causing terrible hair loss! Sometimes I just stay home because of how awful I look. The things I have found that help is arnica roll-on gel to help purple spots go away sooner and Burt’s Bees Belly Butter to keep my skin less dry and more supple. I have to apply it TWICE a day to my arms to lessen the tares. If I skip a day, I’m a mess again! I also have covered the edges of doors and cabinet shelf edges with a stick on edge protector that is meant for toddlers. I bought several rolls on line at Amazon. It seems to help some with the bruising. I keep telling myself that things will improve when my prednisone dose gets lower. Hope I am right!