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A member asked:

As prescribed by the dermatologist for my spreading vitiligo, i am taking 30 mg prednisone twice a week, please advise is it safe?

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Safety: Prednisone is OK and vitiligo should get better as you use the prednisone. Over time your prednisone should be unnecessary.

Answered 3/8/2016

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