Prednisone for Psoriasis User Reviews

• Tif...
• September 2, 2015

"I have been experiencing horrible psoriasis on my feet that had me depressed. Then, I started to also experience joint pain (in almost every joint). After a million tests, my rheumatologist prescribed me prednisone, and honestly, after all the bad reviews, I didn't want to take it, but thank God after a couple of months I did. My psoriasis cleared up dramatically! It's like a miracle that I hope is not short-lived... If you are dealing with severe psoriasis and haven't had any relief, I would highly suggest you at least try it short term. It will change your life for the better..."

• phi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2020

"I have had psoriasis for years, but it turned really bad a few years ago. The tops of my feet were completely raw, oozing, and unhealable. I finally went to the dermatologist, who wanted to run patch tests, but I insisted he treat me at once. I was prescribed prednisone for a ~2 week period with methotrexate and blood testing to assure no liver damage. My skin was completely clear everywhere, for the first time in my life - for at least 2 years. Also, using OTC moisturizers daily has helped."

• Nan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 30, 2018

"Prednisone made my psoriasis worse - experienced lots of new patches and of a different type while taking it. Had plaque psoriasis at the start and during the dosage developed guttate, pustular, and inverse patches which had not been present prior to starting the drug. And I got nearly all the side effects."

• Ski...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2021

"Prednisone seemed to work for two weeks, but immediately, immediately after the last dose, it caused rebound. I went from 40% covered to 90% covered, and it was severe. Prednisone and oral steroids have a tendency to cause rebound full flare after use in psoriasis patients."

• Liz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 4, 2020

"On the first day of taking prednisone, the itch stopped and the psoriasis started to disappear, but mine was not severe, thank God. My only worry is that it keeps you up at night, and I love to sleep, lol, and I hope I don't get any hair loss, lol."

• Aan...
• July 20, 2020

"Started taking prednisone, it cleared up my psoriasis really quickly. My course came to an end after 6 weeks, it then came back 5 times as bad as before. I then asked my GP for a second course, he wasn't happy to give me them, but I was desperate for some relief. I started on my second 6-week course, again, it completely cleared up, and now it's returned again. I have pustular psoriasis on my feet, and some days I can't walk. Unfortunately, this is just temporary relief for me."

• kal...
• February 22, 2022

"Had widespread psoriasis and prurigo. Rash and hives at night, so I could not sleep. Doctor gave me a steroid shot + 10 days of 20 mg prednisone. It was like magic, 90% clearing, and my skin had not felt this good in the last two years. It will be temporary, but gives me time to seek a biologic instead of the standard dermatologist treatment with clobetasol, etc."

• Ami...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 23, 2021

"I took this steroid for 6 weeks, starting from 6 tablets of 5 mg a day, going down a tablet each week. As soon as you finish your dose, the psoriasis goes completely crazy. It becomes darker and you get more flare-ups, especially at night. Every night for me. I would never recommend these steroids."

• Gan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 21, 2020

"I had polymyalgia rheumatica, and for this, I was given slow-release methylprednisolone injections every 6 weeks for 4 years (it was tapered off from 120 mg to 5 mg). It cleared up my psoriasis, and I was free of it for 12 years, but it’s slowly coming back now."

• Ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 24, 2025

"Prednisone clears up my psoriasis when I have a flare-up, and it gets really bad. It really works for me, the only thing I’ve found to clear my skin, it completely clears up my skin. This is a true statement."

• Cra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2024

"I use Prednisone mostly in season change as I get flare-ups around those times. It is a life changer and helps so much with self-confidence. It pops up in the worst places and can be very demoralizing. I would suggest trying it for 2 weeks. Everyone is unique and the effects may be different for everyone as one can see in the comments."

• N19...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 23, 2020

"I have psoriasis bad on my face and used prednisone 4 different times. Now it works like a miracle, but after 2 days of not being on it, my psoriasis comes back mad as ever! I just want relief."

• Lar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 28, 2018

"This drug gave me a voracious appetite and did nothing to improve my plaque psoriasis."

• Low...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 26, 2017

"I have psoriasis on my hands and was prescribed prednisone. And yes, it cleared my psoriasis up in under 2 weeks, but the side effects of this drug are worse than the psoriasis is. Horrible!!!"

• JL7...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 8, 2024

"Prednisone is the only way I can get any relief. I have tried everything throughout the years."

• TBa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 3, 2021

"Tried it for a 5-day course for severe psoriasis. No improvement."