I was diagnosed with systemic-lupus.Took prednisone for a few years,but when i stopped my skin became inflamed

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I was diagnosed with systemic-lupus.Took prednisone for a few years,but when i stopped my skin became inflamed

I'm a 45 year old light skined african-american male. The inflamation went away,but now i have dark circular spots on my arms stomach,back and my face. But not as dark on my face, thank God

2007-06-21 14:19:16 · 3 answers · asked by Bigg-Tee 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions

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Ask your dermatologist if it is a rare form of lupus called bullous. An African American woman in the support group I facilitate has that. I have seen it.

2007-06-22 15:38:30 · answer #1 · answered by Linda R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It may be a symptom of withdawal. Normally with all prescription drugs that you have been on for a while your supposed to with-drawl gradually.

2007-06-21 21:29:27 · answer #2 · answered by Belgariad 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

so what's your question?

2007-06-21 21:23:59 · answer #3 · answered by erin 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋