GCA , tapering of pred at 12.0 mg and darkening of facial skin ?

[Iwillwin123]

I have GCA, am tapering pred from 60 mg down currently to 10 mg. I have noticed a perceptible darkening of my face , not so much the rest of the body . Has anyone experienced this ? If yes what is the narrative pre and post the darkening ? Please do share. Regards

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

Don’t recall anybody has commented on this before - or at least it’s certainly not common with Pred.

Are you on any other medication? Some NSAIDs can cause problems, but you shouldn’t be on them alongside the steroids.

Hope you get some answers - might be worth discussing with doctor.

[Iwillwin123 in reply to DorsetLady]

Thankyou .

[Iwillwin123 in reply to DorsetLady]

Thankyou .

[SheffieldJane]

Darkening of the skin is mentioned as one of the rarer side effects of Prednisalone by the Mayo Clinic. I would mention it to the doctor, as it is rare. Even a good pharmacist might be able to explain.

[Iwillwin123 in reply to SheffieldJane]

Thankyou.

[Iwillwin123 in reply to SheffieldJane]

Thankyou .

[Chrisellie]

Could be related to adrenal glands but at 10 mg it may not be. Sorry no help at all. Lol

[Iwillwin123 in reply to Chrisellie]

Thankyou.

[Iwillwin123 in reply to Chrisellie]

Thankyou.

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Unlikely to be adrenals if youa re still at 10mg - but pred does make some people more sensitive to the sun.

[Iwillwin123 in reply to PMRpro]

Thankyou.