page_title: Steroid-induced skin atrophy
section_title: Signs and symptoms
hierarchical_section_title: Steroid-induced skin atrophy / Signs and symptoms
caption_attribution_description: English: Steroid-induced atrophy.
context_page_description: Steroid-induced skin atrophy is thinning of the skin as a result of prolonged exposure to steroids. In people with psoriasis using topical steroids it occurs in up to 5% of people after a year of use.
  Skin atrophy can occur with both prescription and over the counter steroids creams. Low doses of prednisone by mouth can also result in skin atrophy.
context_section_description: It can also present with telangiectasia, easy bruising, purpura, and striae. Occlusive dressings and fluorinated steroids both increase the likelihood of developing atrophy.
caption: Steroid-induced atrophy
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