hi. The PMR seems to have been under control slowly getting to 9.5mg of pred
This week tho had painful scalp tender to the touch. Not in GCA typical areas. More like the back of head and behind one ear. No jaw pain etc. I’ve just found couple of raised sore patches. Been to the chemist and he suggested was dermatitis. I have had this in my younger days years ago. Given me some shampoo.
because I’m of a paranoid nature and ever aware of GCA I’m wondering how can I get this when on steroids which treat skin conditions although maybe they have to be topical so could it be a more unusual symptom of gca. I have a vague headache all over not enough to properly know about if. But put thst down to my irritated scalp.
be grateful for any thoughts. My behind ear pain has gone today though. Thinking all connected to these horrible bumps on my head. He said quite inflamed looking. Sorry for the euwww info !
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Having watched a programme last night where a pharmacist couldn't recognise early chicken pox and said the mother should call an ambulance as it might be meningitis - I think I might try to get a practice appointment even if it is with a nurse since they do ask the duty doctor when unsure.
True but even so - I took one look at the child and suspected CP. She'd had the rash for a couple of days, only one round spot was non-blanching and she didn't look particularly ill. A blue light ambo was sent ...
I had a rheumatologist who kept hugging me. I think the name for him was ‘a dirty old man’. I told my then female GP, who said ‘I have never heard of that happening before’!
I know we had a German doctor at a surgery I used to go to. He had a rather difficult name, that sounded rude in English, so he was known as Dr Marcus to us English plebs...he always shook hands with one, when one entered his room (trying to sound less pleb-like)😊
PMRpro is probably right - worth getting it checked. I've had an itchy scalp since I was a teenager, on and off. Now that I have reduced to 8mg it has come back with a vengeance - so that could account for it if it is, indeed, dermatitis.
yeah I’ve had it on and off too. This isn’t itchy though. Thanks for replying. I’ok see what the shampoo does and if nothing go to the doctors if can get in
See your GP and or contact your Rheumy and ask for a referral to dermatology if necessary to rule out shingles and check for infected Psoriasis that might need antibios. Also ask them to provide Synalar gel - a topical steroid applied to the scalp from a tube with a long nozzle that goes through the hair - worked wonders with my scalp psoriasis but it's only available on prescription.
thank you. No longer have a rheumy. She said nothing else can do for me think she had the face on cos my pet scan proved her wrong that it was PMR and I refused methotrexate 😂 but yes the gp will be called. I’ve got headache today. Was just surprised that inflammation can occur like this when on pred
I don't have scalp dermatitis per se, but I do have tiny, little bumps all through my scalp. They are neither itchy or sore, but just there. I have these pretty much all over and never did have them prior to Pred. My hair has darkened slightly from silver to low-lighted silver, but knock on wood, is remaining on my head (so not losing hair and in fact it's quite thick).
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