Skin problems

Bones, joints and muscles
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Hi I have had PMR for about 4 years now and I am on 4mg of pre d after a few ups and downs on dosage.

I have recently started suffering spots on my face and boil type spots elsewhere. Wondering if this is part of the process and if I should go to the docs.

After looking for info on the Internet (bad mistake I know) there was a suggestion that I should go to docs about it because I am on steroids. Anyone else had any problems?

Thanks for your continued support. This forum has been my life line!

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Shirley 40391, I for one not had that side effect from Pred, good on the rest of your journey. Try to stay positive and smile, I know it's hard, but I believe it helps. Thinking positive and smiling. ☺️

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Thank you so much. Positive thinking is the way forward! Good luck!

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Hi shirley40391

I have heard somewhere along the line that any blemish on the skin when taking steroids should be checked out.....

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Does your GP check bloods regularly? One thing they should be doing is checking blood sugar levels/Hba1c levels to see what your average BS level has been over the past 3 months or so. High BS can cause spots. There is also a form of acne caused by steroids as a side effect.

You do need to chat to your GP about it - just in case.

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Long term steroids can increase the risk of some forms of skin cancer. You should get such things checked whether you are on pred or not.

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Thank you for your advice. I will get an appointment booked tomorrow to see my gp.

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I ve been on steroids for 6 years, last summer I developed a acne rosacre on my face....not nice....have been prescribed antibiotics, it cleared, but is back again.......definitely caused by steroids.....😕

Good luck

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Thank you Linda. I am seeing the doctor on Tuesday so hope I can get some answers.