A Florid Case of Iatrogenic Cushing's Syndrome Induced by Topical Steroid with Osteoporosis and Hypogonadism.
Here we report a case of a young male who developed full blown iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome after use of superpotent clobetasol propionate cream 0.05% for long duration to suppress psoriatic skin lesions. He also developed osteoporosis and hypogonadism. This case demonstrates that injudicious use of topical steroids can have disastrous consequences.
Department of Endocrinology, Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Pranab Kumar
PK
Sahana
Department of Dermatology, Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Nilendu
N
Sarma
Department of Endocrinology, Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Nilanjan
N
Sengupta
Department of Endocrinology, Nilratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Prashant Subhash
PS
Somani
Iatrogenic Cushing's; psoriasis; topical steroid