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What Causes Red Streaks Across The Back After Receiving A Cortisone Shot On The Shoulder?

I took a hot bath within 12 hours of a cortisone injection in my shoulder today. Once I got out i noticed red streaks like tiger stripes across my back, seemingly where the water level was as it rose. Is this a possibility or could the red streaks be something else? The streaks look like my skin is lightly torn almost.
Fri, 24 Aug 2018
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Hello,

It is stretch marks may present like this.steroid injections may also aggravate the stretch marks. So take vitamin C tablet , apply local moisturizer cream. It symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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What Causes Red Streaks Across The Back After Receiving A Cortisone Shot On The Shoulder?

Hello, It is stretch marks may present like this.steroid injections may also aggravate the stretch marks. So take vitamin C tablet , apply local moisturizer cream. It symptoms not improved please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.