Hi just a quick question regarding warts
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Hi everyone what Im asking is not PMR related but my story is that I was diognosed with PMR last February and went on 15mg of Pred. I am currently pain free. I had 4 small warts on my hand and my GP freezed them twice but they keep growing back bigger , they are sore and look to be inflamed under the skin , Just wondering if it has anything to do with PMR or the meds that Im taking , thanks in advance.
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lodgerUK_NE ann3035
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nick67069 ann3035
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Most likely not connected to PMR. Procedure usually uses liquid nitrogen, and it burns in essence wart and area around it, which can cause soreness and burning sensation.
As far as removing warts, I would suggest to see dermatologist. In my experience, GPs don't know how to remove them, although they use liquid nitrogen, just like dermatologists, but I think it has to do with skill and how often you do the procedure. Freezing has to be deep enough to get the "root".
Sheilamac_Fife ann3035
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My understanding is that it is the steroids depressing the immune system. I have them on my delightful moon face! Thank you Prednisolone!! I've been using over the counter wart remover with some success. I have one recalcitrant one that may require something more violent to get to the root!
faye______00403 ann3035
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a dermatologist.....
Oregonjohn-UK faye______00403
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faye______00403 Oregonjohn-UK
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I've been dealing with PMR for just over three years and my
take is there are as many side effects as there are sufferers.
Every day is "trick or treat" as we never know what will happen
that day......
Oregonjohn-UK faye______00403
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JanSP ann3035
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I've been having a wart problem with my high dose pred for GCA for a number of years. Most of them (12) are on the toe area of one foot. Since warts are a virus the docs explained this is happening because my immune system is knocked down. I've seen 2 dermatologists who have tried freezing them off in multiple visits. Most just grow back. My rheumy suggests waiting until my immune system is better. She's concerned I'll get an infection.
I've been told a paste made with crushed asprin covered with duct tape and left covered for a week at a time might help. Another suggestion was cider vineager covered with a bandaid changed each day. Don't know if these home remedies work.
Anhaga JanSP
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Silver49 ann3035
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Gaffer tape works on warts. I don't know the reason.
Anhaga Silver49
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kitsalley ann3035
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Have no idea. I wouldn't think so but thats a derm question?!!!!
ann3035
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