 [ Symptoms ] i used triamcinolone acetonide ointment usp 0 1 on my face and now my face is discolored in that area  the affected area is lighter not drastically but noticeable will my skin recover its color again if so how long [ Disease ] this type of steroid should not be used on the face for a prolonged period of time and it can cause a steroid discoloration you will need to show this skin change to a good dermatologist to ask those very specific questions about recovery it would not be possible to blindly guess over the internet a hands on examination is required in the meantime stop the triamcinolone