A few years back, my doctor recommended a steroid for me. After filling the prescription, I checked out the attached list of potential complications. What I read was absolutely scary. After reading this info, I was too frightened to use it. ( And as such, I’d never use it on my children. ) A thinning of the skin is the most typical problem. If this condition occurs, it usually reverses itself over the counter eczema treatment when the topical steroid for eczema is stopped. However, when used on a long term basis, permanent stretch marks, bruises, discoloration of the skin, or spider veins may develop. In addition, some topical steroids may trigger or worsen other skin problems like acne, rosacea.