I have been blaming the petechia I have been experiencing on PMR. and the prednisone. Mine isn't horrendous but bad enough. When is it a good idea to have it checked out further? I am weary of seeing Dr's .and don't want to go again if this is just a side effect and nothing can be done.
Thanks
I blame pred for thinning the skin. Never had them before pred. I don't think there's anything you can do about it except use a high quality skin cream to keep the skin moisturised.
Mine sometimes look as if I have been fighting with a wild animal, other times like I have just been pruning the roses. When I go swimming I count all the ones on my arms as I have a breather. I did ask the GP originally, who checked my platelets. As they go away eventually I just happily carry on counting them! I am not sure much can be done about them.
It does get a bit better as you taper. Vit E cream is good - and sun cream to protect 👍🏻
I cannot go out in the sun any more I get blisters from it due to thin skin. I then have to go to the local nurse to get my leg dressed.
You poor love. Horrible ☹️♥️
I think it's a case for skin cream as stated above. I started getting just a few.. I get double base gel and it's seem so far to stop then in their tracks and skin much better. 🌻
This or similar... amazon.com/Doublebase-Hydra...
Thank you for your comments
They are a common effect of pred - the capillaries in the skin become more delicate and easily damaged which allows blood to just seep out. Unfortunately they then seem to remain in a more delicate state - mine always recurr in the same place! I find arnica does help them fade thought not as well as for bruises.
What causes high potassium levels?
PMR or pain from other causes
How long till the dripping tap causes the bucket to overflow?
Reduction of Prednisolone
Shortness of breath 
