Prednisolone is a drug used to treat various conditions like autoimmune diseases, allergies, cancers, and inflammatory conditions like dermatitis, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, uveitis, and asthma. It is a steroid medication.
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I have been suffering from resistant seborrheic dermatitis. Kindly help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from resistant seborrheic dermatitis for the past three to four years. I have tried using all shampoos, descaling agents, Betnovate, and Diprosalic ointment. I have been using Daktacort, Lotriderm, Trimovate, and Tacrolimus. I have also been on systemic therapies suc... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. According to the image attached (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity), red rashes with white flakes on the sides of the nose (nasal alar creases) and medial eyebrows are noticed. It is a hallmark of seborrheic dermatitis. ... Read Full »
Can antipsychotic drugs for depression and overweight taken together?
Query: Hi doctor, I had mild depression five months back and overweight. Now blood pressure is high. My doctor has prescribed me to take Citalopram 20 mg, Duromine 40 mg and Idaprex 2. Also for the last 10 days, Panafcortelone 5 mg. From what I have read, the first three medications should not be taken tog... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is no drug interaction between Phentermine (Duromine) and Perindopril (Idaprex). Duroxime (for weight loss) can increase blood pressure which will be counteracted by Idaprex (for high blood pressure). There is no drug interaction between Citalopram (for depression... Read Full »
Why does asthma flare up occur in kids inspite of treatment?
Query: Hello doctor, My 4-year-old daughter has asthma. She was diagnosed with a moderate asthma flare at urgent care four days ago. Flovent was increased to 88 mcg twice daily, Albuterol 2.5 mg every four hours for 48 hours and Prednisolone 15 mg/one teaspoon one and a half tablespoon once daily for five ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per your history, it is very clear that your daughter has asthma exacerbation. It can be because of an ear infection or viral infection in the airways. As you said in spite of antibiotics, oral steroids and frequent nebulization it is not under control. She needs... Read Full »
Can Prednisone therapy exacerbate symptoms of acoustic trauma?
Query: Hello doctor, I have visited this website previously. Two months ago, I experienced an incident where a young child screamed directly into my left ear while I was holding her. The sound was extremely loud, causing vibrations in my eardrum. I have a history of Eustachian tube dysfunction in my left... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. The pure tone audiogram indicates noise-induced sensorineural hearing loss, albeit mild. Currently, the primary concern is tinnitus, which is commonly observed in patients with a history of acoustic trauma. Predicting the duration or sev... Read Full »
I have extreme pain while eating or drinking anything. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I am having issues with my esophagus and cannot eat or drink anything without extreme pain. I have consulted many doctors and have not received an answer and thus need to seek the advice of a gastroenterologist specifically as to what is going on. Please help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have reviewed your case history and the medications that you were taking. Pain while eating or drinking is medically known as Odynophagia. In your case, two possibilities are there, first is pill-induced esophagitis, your medications i... Read Full »
What is the best solution for granuloma annulare?
Query: Hi doctor,I consulted a doctor, and he told me I am suffering from dermatographic urticaria. A biopsy was performed on my hand then I learned that my chronic hand rash is granuloma annulare (GA). I have severe itching at the site where GA shows up. I have been suffering for many years with it. It wa... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I had gone through the photographs (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Well, granuloma annulare is a self-limiting and symptomless condition. Your biopsy has suggested it to be a case of granuloma annulare. Intense itching along with purplish plaque... Read Full »
When will the swelling go down after PMMA filler treatment?
Query: Hi doctor, I got a PMMA filler, and my face is extremely swollen. My face looks absolutely huge, and I am desperate and scared that it will not go back to normal. I got it on my jaw, 4.5 mL on each side, but it is so swollen. I cannot sleep thinking that I might have ruined my face forever. My docto... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. I saw the picture (attachments are hidden to protect the patient's identity) you sent. Definitely, you are having a lot of swelling, and I can understand your concerns. The PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate) fille... Read Full »
What are the causes of a rash on the nose bridge?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had a red/pink rash on the side of my nose for about a year and a half now. It is on the bridge of my nose. It gets better at times, but most of the time it is prominent. It also usually gets better when I am in a cool environment and worse when I am in a hot climate or in su... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After carefully reading your history I came to a conclusion that there are two possibilities of your rash. Drug reaction: It can mimic like anything and can remain up to 3 to 5 months and then subside as the drug gets cleared from the body. Photoallergic derma... Read Full »
Are Wysolone, HCQS, Saaz and Shelcal safe during pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor,My wife is 26 years old and she is suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for the past year. Now, she is pregnant. Her tablet pattern is Wysolone 2.5 mg on alternative days, HCQS once at night, Saaz three times a day, and Shelcal once at night. The lab tests performed were ANA 1+, RA fact... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. HCQS (Hydroxychloroquine sulfate), Prednisolone (Wysolone), Shelcal (Calcium carbonate and Vitamin D3) are relatively safe in pregnancy and your doctor will stop Saaz (Sulfasalazine) and if possible, Wysolone too. Thank you. Read Full »
Is it advisable to take Prednisone for psoriasis flare-up?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 26 years old. I have severe psoriasis from 12 years of age. I am using biologic Humira for ten years and it worked well. Two weeks back, I got a streptococcal throat infection. After that, my psoriasis began to flare up. I am taking slight treatments but it is not getting better. I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do not take oral steroids for a short course for psoriasis. It will make your condition resistant causing a flare-up. It may also lead to erythrodermic psoriasis. Oral steroids can be taken in emergency cases for psoriasis. If your condition is under control, then it is... Read Full »
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