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Can Prednisone Cause Small Black Spots On The Skin?

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Posted on Tue, 19 Aug 2014
Question: can prednisone cause small black spots on the skin
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Answered by Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Prednisolone & effects .

Detailed Answer:
Hello Cmmore
These are side effects of prednisolone: After prolong use.
Indigestion, ACNE , weight gain, muscular weakness, mood changes/depression , bloody /black stools, Cushhing's syndrome , osteoporosis, peptic ulceration & glaucoma.
Topical use causes;hypopigmentation of hyperpigmented lesions i.e. if already black spots on the skin it decreases their blackness because of hypopigmentation.
IT DON'T CAUSES BLACK SPOTS ON SKIN.
Good luck.
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Can Prednisone Cause Small Black Spots On The Skin?

Brief Answer: Prednisolone & effects . Detailed Answer: Hello Cmmore These are side effects of prednisolone: After prolong use. Indigestion, ACNE , weight gain, muscular weakness, mood changes/depression , bloody /black stools, Cushhing's syndrome , osteoporosis, peptic ulceration & glaucoma. Topical use causes;hypopigmentation of hyperpigmented lesions i.e. if already black spots on the skin it decreases their blackness because of hypopigmentation. IT DON'T CAUSES BLACK SPOTS ON SKIN. Good luck.