Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Causes Skin Blisters When Tapering Prednisone Intake?
Question: Hi doc i'm 70years old, i'm on tappering prednisone due to my secondary addisson. My doze currently 5mg in the morning every 2 days. My question is why currently i has this type of skin blister? Thanks. My monocyte and eosinophil high trombocyte low. Thanks
Brief Answer:
need to rule out shingles
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
I would like to know whether you have any pain in the affected area? It is important to rule out shingles.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
need to rule out shingles
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the query and photograph.
I would like to know whether you have any pain in the affected area? It is important to rule out shingles.
Waiting for your response.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Its recurrent, previously my doctor told me this because tappering prednisone, high eosinophil n vit d3 deficiency. Is this true?
Brief Answer:
epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.
High eosinophil definitely has relation to blistering.
There is a condition called as epidermolysis bullosa acquisita.
It is an autoimmune condition and is related to formation of blisters on skin.
You might be suffering from this.
A biopsy might be required to give exact diagnosis.
This condition is treated with steroids hence tapering of steroid might cause flare up of the disease.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
epidermolysis bullosa acquisita
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for follow up.
High eosinophil definitely has relation to blistering.
There is a condition called as epidermolysis bullosa acquisita.
It is an autoimmune condition and is related to formation of blisters on skin.
You might be suffering from this.
A biopsy might be required to give exact diagnosis.
This condition is treated with steroids hence tapering of steroid might cause flare up of the disease.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
So is it dangerous to me?, and i'm on tappering prednisone , is it only temporary side effect?. do you have any sugestion for me? Thanks
Brief Answer:
warm saline compress
Detailed Answer:
Hello
No It is not dangerous for you.
These blisters keep coming and going.
Apply warm saline compress.
This will help in relieving blisters.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
warm saline compress
Detailed Answer:
Hello
No It is not dangerous for you.
These blisters keep coming and going.
Apply warm saline compress.
This will help in relieving blisters.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you
Note: Hope the answers resolves your concerns, however for further guidance of skin related queries consult our Dermatologist.Click here to book a consultation
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
