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A member asked:

Addison's disease how long does it take to reverse hyper pigmentation after starting prednisone and fludrocortisone?

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

A while?: It will take six months to one year to reverse hyper pigmentation. But the more serious issues are corrected quickly on your regimen!

Answered 4/6/2016

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I've been getting bad lightheaded spells thought to be autonomic dysfxn by neuro md.My MRI was neg. Salt & florinef (fludrocortisone) don't help. Prednisone 10 mg does. Help!?

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Hi Im at my 30s last year I developed some pigmentation on my face, went to a dermatologist but couldnt get help. The doctor prescribed advantan, retinol and prednisone tablets. She said it was fungus ?

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