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Re: Hives? Predisone, Heat, Sun, P Oak

Subject: Re: Hives? Predisone, Heat, Sun, P Oak
Author: Betsy D.
Date: 6/29/2003 10:49 am
Views: 11061
Status: Approved
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It certainly does sound like hives. Did you know that about 75% of hives are never fully explained as to cause? I did come across only a few references to prednisone and sun exposure. Here's a few:

So it would seem that one of the side effects of prednisone is increased sun sensitivity.

For those interested in information on hives:

University of Miami School of Medicine - Hives

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Hives? Predisone, Heat, Sun, P (Approved)JayC6/27/2003 1:49 am
  Re: Hives? Predisone, Heat, Su (Approved)Betsy D.6/29/2003 10:49 am