Raleigh, NC
A 20-year-old female asked:
I suddenly developed many stretch marks. all over my thighs, back of legs, breasts, hips, and upper left arm as well. don't know why i got them. my only steroid use is triamcinolone for widespread eczema and 1 steroid injection. what could cause it?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in

Dr. Hiep Leanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 44 years experience
If you are so sensitive with steroid, one injection of steroid, likely solumedrol, and using triamcinolone cream for widespread eczema could be the cause.
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Answered Aug 23, 2022
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