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I was prescribed 15mg prednisone for skin irritation and inflammation. can i use a topical cortisteroid alongside prednisone or is this dangerous?

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: Should not use Prednisone for more than a week for a skin condition due to side effects. Ok to use both but preferably topic if possible.

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

NO: Usually a topical is given with the prednisone, then continued after pills are gone. Prefer topical to oral in all situations. Details vary with the situation.

Answered 1/17/2014

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A member asked:

I was prescribed 15mg prednisone for skin irritation and inflammation. can i use a topical cortisteroid alongside prednisone or is this dangerous?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. John Chiu answered

Dr. J. Lawrence Dohan answered

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