Prednisolone and Seborrhoeic dermatitis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Seborrhoeic dermatitis is reported as a side effect among people who take Prednisolone (prednisolone), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months also take Lansoprazole, and have Erection problems.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Seborrhoeic dermatitis when taking Prednisolone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 211,370 people who have side effects when taking Prednisolone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Prednisolone?

Prednisolone has active ingredients of prednisolone. It is often used in rheumatoid arthritis. eHealthMe is studying from 212,675 Prednisolone users. Check the latest studies of Prednisolone.

What is Seborrhoeic dermatitis?

Seborrhoeic dermatitis (a common, inflammatory skin condition that causes flaky, white to yellowish scales to form on oily areas such as the scalp) is found to be associated with 361 drugs and 513 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Seborrhoeic dermatitis.

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On Aug, 27, 2026

211,370 people reported to have side effects when taking Prednisolone.
Among them, 49 people (0.02%) have Seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Could Prednisolone cause Seborrhoeic dermatitis?

Among these 49 people:

How long have people been on Prednisolone when they have Seborrhoeic dermatitis? *

What is the gender of people who have Seborrhoeic dermatitis when taking Prednisolone? *

female: 27.66 %
male: 72.34 %

What is the age of people who have Seborrhoeic dermatitis when taking Prednisolone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Prednisolone? *

Lansoprazole: 26 people, 53.06%
Atorvastatin Calcium: 21 people, 42.86%
Zetia: 17 people, 34.69%
Mycophenolate Mofetil: 16 people, 32.65%
Sildenafil Citrate: 16 people, 32.65%
Alendronate Sodium: 13 people, 26.53%
Viagra: 9 people, 18.37%
Fosamax: 8 people, 16.33%
Cellcept: 8 people, 16.33%
Acetaminophen: 3 people, 6.12%

What are other side effects people have besides Seborrhoeic dermatitis? *

Retinal Tear: 25 people, 51.02%
Vitreous Detachment (a condition of the eye in which the vitreous humour separates from the retina): 25 people, 51.02%
Fungal Skin Infection: 25 people, 51.02%
Immunodeficiency Disorders: 25 people, 51.02%
Uveitis (inflammation of the uvea): 25 people, 51.02%
Muscle Injury: 24 people, 48.98%
Laboratory Test Abnormal: 24 people, 48.98%
Retinal Detachment (a disorder of the eye in which the retina peels away from its underlying layer of support tissue): 23 people, 46.94%
Fungal Infection: 22 people, 44.90%
Rib Fracture: 20 people, 40.82%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

High Blood Cholesterol: 25 people, 51.02%
Erection Problems: 25 people, 51.02%
Ulcerative Colitis (inflammatory bowel disease (ibd). it causes swelling, ulcerations, and loss of function of the large intestine): 4 people, 8.16%
Lupus Nephritis (a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disorder that may affect kidney tissue): 3 people, 6.12%
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the nasopharynx): 3 people, 6.12%
Vaginitis Bacterial (inflammation of the vagina caused by bacterial infection): 2 people, 4.08%
Periarthritis (inflammation of the external coats of an artery and of the tissues around the artery): 2 people, 4.08%
Headache (pain in head): 2 people, 4.08%
Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 2 people, 4.08%
Gastric Ulcer (stomach ulcer): 2 people, 4.08%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Related publications that referenced our studies

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on prednisolone (the active ingredients of Prednisolone) and Prednisolone (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

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