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A member asked:
Are there any medications to reverse skin atrophy from cortisone? also can high cortisol levels in body cause skin thinning?
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Maybe and Yes : Yes to the second questions. Localized skin atrophy can be a side effect of cortisone type medications when injected locally. Image guidance, choice of steroid formulation & technique can minimize the risk, but does not eliminate it. It may improve with time. In a few of my own patients, i've had excellent results with dermal fillers injected by plastic surgeon or dermatologist.
Answered 4/23/2018
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