<s>[INST] Will the steroids thin my skin or cause permanent stretch marks? [/INST] Steroid creams may cause skin thinning or permanent stretch marks if used in large amounts, over large surface areas, and/or for a long time continuously. The general principle for using steroid creams is that you should only use as much as is needed to improve your symptoms and only for as long as is necessary. Source: RO.CO. Link: https://ro.co/faq/eczema/. Field: Dermatology. Disease: Eczema </s>