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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Confirmed by my drs, yes prednisone. Also have had them in my face 🤦🏼

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I hav developed white bumps — look sort of like tiny hives — on my face. I mentioned this to my dermatologist at my annual exam and she prescribed a strong acne (I’m 70!, and thought I was past that!) medicine. Have just used it two times so am awaiting results.

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Sorry this is probably an old post now , I had same blotches and managed to lighten them quite a bit with retinol cream

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Have experienced this also….definitely side effect of prednisone….i just kept moisturizing and never scratched….gotta live with it

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Red blotches went away after I was off prednisone

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