He had been prescribed triamcinolone 0.1% cream topically ... and purpura are most concentrated over the left lower cheek. Steroid atrophy is a potential untoward effect whenever topical ...

triamcinolone acetonide has anti-inflammatory, antipruritic, and vasoconstrictive properties. The mechanism of the anti-inflammatory activity of the topical steroids, in general, is unclear.

Triamcinolone acetonide 0.2% ... Risk of HPA axis suppression with high-potency steroids, prolonged use, application to large surface area, use of occlusive dressings, altered skin barrier ...