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Intense itching developed recently all over the body, on short term basis am taking prednisone 40mg/day. what is the steroid to accomplish for the itching? small reddish patches after scratching noted on the body gradually disappearing.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Prednison: Steroids reduce inflamation. Consider doing colloidal oatmeal baths as well.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 6/21/2020

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A member asked:

Intense itching developed recently all over the body, on short term basis am taking prednisone 40mg/day. what is the steroid to accomplish for the itching? small reddish patches after scratching noted on the body gradually disappearing.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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