Cushing syndrome caused by topical corticosteroid: a case report.
Development of iatrogenic Cushing syndrome from topical steroid therapy is very rare in adults. A 48-year-old woman with a diagnosis of Cushing syndrome caused by long-term topical clobetasol propionate application was presented. Laboratory studies were consistent with adrenal suppression that improved after discontinuation of the use of topical glucocorticoids. Patients who will take treatment with steroids, even with topical steroids, should be offered information about the dose, duration, and type of the treatment and its systemic side-effects.
Gen
Ramazan
R
Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Mersin University Medical Faculty, Mersin, Turkey.
Akbay
Esen
E
Sezer
Kerem
K
D000287:Administration, Topical; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000187:drug effects; D002990:Clobetasol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003480:Cushing Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D002990:Clobetasol