Prednisolone For Polymorphic Light Eruption
Aug 16, 2010
I have been diagnosed with PLE - Polymorphic Light Eruption - which for those of you who don't know - causes a severe allergic skin reaction in sunshine. I am having 5 weeks of desensitizing treatment which I also had last year prior to my holiday. It involves going to hospital 3 times a week for 5 weeks and standing in a capsule which delivers measured amounts of UVB light and this is increased over the treatment period. Last year I had the light treatment and got some symptoms after about 3 or 4 weeks and then when I went on holiday I took 20mg of prednisolone for the week I was away - and didn't get any of the horrible symptoms of PLE which was brilliant. My Dermatologist has therefore suggested that this year I start the prednisolone at the start of the treatment (today) and continue it throughout the treatment period. I am a bit concerned that I am going to be on 20mg for 5 weeks and the week of my holiday also. Am I likely to put on lots of weight and experience mood swings...or is my treatment period not long enough.?
If anyone can help I would appreciate your thoughts. I have asked the nurse at the hospital to ask the consultant whether the dosage should be reduced as the weeks go on.
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