My doctor told me that prednisone can cause a rebound effect that puts you into another flare.. I generally do a water fast to trigger a reset in my immune system after prednisone as I’ve had the rebound flare happen twice to me now.
June 10
I had bronchitis in February. The dermatologist said the steroids I was given likely caused this flare up. But it also could have been the infection that brought it on.
June 10
Wendy did you wean off slowly and how long do u fast for … ?
June 11
Prednisone can often cause diabetetes!
June 10
Yes, this is something members of MyPsoriasisTeam have discussed! One member asked, "Is anyone on medication and noticed it's causing a flare?" — and others confirmed it had happened to them too.
Certain medications are known potential triggers for psoriasis, and while prednisone is sometimes prescribed to *treat* Show Full Answer
Yes, this is something members of MyPsoriasisTeam have discussed! One member asked, "Is anyone on medication and noticed it's causing a flare?" — and others confirmed it had happened to them too.
Certain medications are known potential triggers for psoriasis, and while prednisone is sometimes prescribed to *treat* psoriasis-related inflammation, it's a bit of a double-edged sword. Here's what's worth knowing about prednisone and psoriasis:
- Prednisone is a corticosteroid that works by calming an overactive immune system
- Some dermatologists have traditionally avoided prescribing it for psoriasis due to concerns about triggering flares
- However, a 2020 study found that psoriasis flares linked to systemic corticosteroids were actually relatively low among nearly 2,000 people with psoriasis
- It's more commonly prescribed for psoriatic arthritis to manage joint inflammation
The tricky part is that psoriasis symptoms from a medication trigger can sometimes appear months or even years after starting the drug, making it hard to connect the dots.
If a medication is suspected as a trigger, it's really important not to stop taking it without speaking to a doctor first — always consult your healthcare provider before making any changes.
June 8
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