Steroid atrophy presents as thinning of the skin and results from prolonged use of corticosteroids. Generalized thinning can occur as the result of long-term oral steroid use, but more severe thinning occurs with prolonged use of potent topical steroids on the skin. It can occur with inhaled corticosteroids as well. Atrophied skin is also found over areas where intralesional steroids have been injected or applied.