Prednisone was prescribed to me for UC (ulcerative colitis) and it worked great for a little while but it didn’t treat the cause that I now believe was me developing a sensitivity to the chlorine or other similar chemical used to treat tap water. Once I started filtering all the water I drink, it cleared up. Apparently I’m not so sensitive to it that just taking a shower causes skin irritation.
I think this sensitivity started when I had a hot tub 30 years ago or so. I believe I put too much bromine in it one time and it caused the sensitivity. I was probably prone to it. I have heard that it only takes one time. I stopped using the hot tub and was in another one maybe 15 years later that was a salt water tub but of course tap water with chlorine is also in it and I got the same asthma type reaction once the bubbles were turned on.
I, too have UC. Also Sarcoidosis. I’m already on two immunosuppressants because I had liver transplant surgery in 2021. I am now having issues with skin lesions and itching. I had them before the surgery, but not this bad.
I have an appointment to see a dermatologist next month, and hopefully get a handle on this. I’m wondering if I have eczema or psoriasis. Got some joint pain too. It could be age (I’m 69), but I’m hoping they can help me with this.