1. Exogenous Cushing syndrome due to misuse of potent topical steroid
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Fatma Özgüç Çömlek, Filiz Tutunculer, Salih Aydın, and Sevim Örüm
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medicine.medical_specialty ,medicine.drug_class ,Administration, Topical ,medicine.medical_treatment ,030209 endocrinology & metabolism ,Dermatology ,030207 dermatology & venereal diseases ,03 medical and health sciences ,Cushing syndrome ,0302 clinical medicine ,Drug Misuse ,Diaper rash ,medicine ,Humans ,Medical prescription ,Cushing Syndrome ,Glucocorticoids ,Clobetasol ,business.industry ,Diaper area ,Infant ,medicine.disease ,Topical corticosteroid ,Diaper Rash ,Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health ,Corticosteroid ,Female ,business ,Topical steroid - Abstract
We report an infant with exogenous Cushing syndrome after being treated for 2 months with a potent topical corticosteroid via the mother's application of topical clobetasol for diaper rash without a prescription. We emphasize that potent topical steroids should be used with great caution, especially when used under occlusion (e.g., diaper area) and that parents should be warned about potential side effects of these medications, particularly when used in infants.
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- 2018
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