title: Cushing syndrome caused by topical corticosteroid: a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Endocrinology and Metabolism, Mersin University Medical Faculty, Mersin, Turkey.
authors.forename: Ramazan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Gen
authors.forename: Esen
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Akbay
authors.forename: Kerem
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sezer
mesh_terms: 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
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D002990:Clobetasol