Clinically significant hypercorticism secondary to local steroid therapy.
Multiple gastric ulcers developed secondary to systemic absorption of the topical synthetic steroid in this case. Rapid healing occurred as well as the resolution of the moon facies and hypertension on cessation of topical steroid administration and routine treatment for ulcers.
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000308:Adrenocortical Hyperfunction / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D005446:Fluocinolone Acetonide / Q000031:analogs & derivatives*; D005447:Fluocinonide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008010:Lichen Planus / Q000188:drug therapy; D008875:Middle Aged; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced*
D005446:Fluocinolone Acetonide; D005447:Fluocinonide