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What Causes Rashes On The Body After Taking Prednisone?

I have developed a mystery rash, keeps returning after taking prednisone for 5 days now 16 days slowly tapering off, described as a contact allergic reaction. I have done all the normal things, remove soaps and scented creams, minimize products in use, baby detergent etc. Just shortly before this started( I think 2 months or so) I got a shingles vaccination, can getting shingles shot cause an allergic reaction? Thanks Peggy
Thu, 23 Aug 2018
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Hello,

You have to see the dermatologist dear and he will examine the rash and maybe do a patch test, if it's allergy to rule out the cause . A recurrent rash can be both viral or allergic so making a presumptive diagnosis is difficult.

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What Causes Rashes On The Body After Taking Prednisone?

Hello, You have to see the dermatologist dear and he will examine the rash and maybe do a patch test, if it s allergy to rule out the cause . A recurrent rash can be both viral or allergic so making a presumptive diagnosis is difficult. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.