I will be taking Prednisone, tapering off, for a month. I have an appointment for a facial IPL treatment the week after with a dermatologist. I've had two previous IPL treatments, a year apart, with the same physician and have done fine. However, I wonder if it is wise to have an IPL treatment so close to taking Prednisone this time.
My skin is constantly with a flushing/blushing look, it gets white when I press it but it returns after a few seconds. I also have severe Keratosis Pilaris in my lower arms, upper arms and chest. I've done all allergy tests and the only positive results were mold and dust mites, I've tried everything, anti histamines, gluten and lactose free diet but it doesn't matter what I do or where I am my skin is always like this, only prednisone makes my skin looks normal (white and clear). Any help?
I had an IPL on Friday, with massive swelling around my eyes all weekend. Finally took some prednisone I had lying around to reduce the swelling so I could go back to work. Now my neck and chest are bright red and hot, which I understand (now) can be a side effect from the Prednisone. Did I just undo the effects of the IPL, which really was to treat redness? BTW, I have horrible bruising on my face, which I was a bit unprepared for. Is this normal?