when to the Prednisone side effects stop?

[bmccasland]

In my research for argan oil, which I was originally getting for my hair, I noticed a lot of people saying it helped their keratosis.

Thanks everyone. Redrhodie - took your suggestion and bought the argon oil yesterday. In true scientific fashion, I'm trying it on my left leg and arm but not on the right side.

Funny thing, in talking to the gal at the health food / vitamin store about why I wanted it, she said she had a similar problem - little bumps on her skin, but her doctor seemed to think it was a very rare skin condition (something having to do with a water allergy!). So here the poor gal thought she was suffering alone, and then walks in a customer with the same problem! I told her it wasn't that rare, is more related to dry skin than an issue with being in water. So she's interested to see if the argan oil works too.

[redrhodie]

I hope it helps! It has helped my hair, which got really brittle from the med I'm taking. I use it as a moisturizer, too. It's great stuff.

[sookiesue]

Hey there,
I hope your side effects simmer down quickly! In doing a little research about prednisone, I find that it can inflame the gut. My daughter has some food sensitivities that inflame her gut, and when they flare up one of her symptoms is bumpy, dry skin that resembles (or perhaps it is?) KP. Adding a probiotic supplement to her diet seemed to help her skin when she had flare ups.

Maybe attacking the KP from inside (probiotics) and out (lotions and AHAs) will help?

Best,
Susan

[lovelygamer]

I end up on pred for respiratory illness a couple of times a year. The effects last longer than I'd like to admit. I am sorry I can't offer advice. Just rest and take care of yourself - even if it takes a bit longer than expected.

Have you tried tea tree oil for clearing skin? It stinks but you don't need much and it seems to work for me in the past. Good Luck.

[bmccasland]

Weeell, I wasn't going to mention the gut issues. Let's just say the epithelial tissues aren't happy, anywhere. But I have been eating good quality yogurt. I'm used to gut problems, as IBS has been my friend for years.