1. [Iatrogenic Cushing syndrome due to the misuse of topical corticosteroids. Pediatric case report].
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Edelman S, Buján MM, and Cervinia AB
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- Administration, Cutaneous, Cushing Syndrome diagnosis, Female, Glucocorticoids administration & dosage, Humans, Iatrogenic Disease, Infant, Time Factors, Cushing Syndrome chemically induced, Glucocorticoids adverse effects, Hemangioma drug therapy, Skin Ulcer drug therapy
- Abstract
Corticosteroids are used in the treatment of many dermatological diseases due to their anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive and antiproliferative effects. Its indiscriminate use can cause serious local and systemic adverse effects, mainly in children and in the presence of certain predisposing factors. While topical corticosteroids are safe and effective, it is important to pay attention to factors such as patient´s age, skin barrier, clinical characteristic and localization of the lesion, potency and vehicle of the corticosteroid before its prescription to reduce the possibility of adverse effects. We present the case of a 5-month-old patient who presented an ulcerated hemangioma in the left buttock. Due to the local application of a topical corticosteroid on the hemangioma for more than 3 months, she developed Cushing's syndrome., Competing Interests: The authors report no conflicts of interest in this work., (Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría.)
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- 2019
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