Hi all, as you can see from my bio, PMR since feb 2023. Taking pred 12.5mg at the moment. Recently been experiencing skin sensitivity at the front of my hips, when I dry with a towel it stings. Does anyone know if this is a pred side effect and has anyone else experienced this ?
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At various times since I have had PMR I have exerienced areas of skin that feel burnt or tender like skin feels after being in contact with something hot. Sometimes it is touch that elicits the sensation - even the shower will do it. I have heard other people mention something similar. No idea what it is though.
I have had all sorts of skin sensitivities since my PMR diagnosis in 2016, particularly of the stinging, itching type. I use unscented moisturising creams daily to keep it at bay.
While on pred. my skin became very fragile and I had to garden in long sleeves as even a brush against a stiff leaf would cause damage. This is a long time ago and I've not had pred. for ten years. The skin has completely recovered but it took a long time... 2 or 3 years at least.