Complicated iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome induced by topical clobetasol propionate in a child with psoriasis: a case report and review of the literature

Complicated iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome induced by topical clobetasol propionate in a child with psoriasis: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract Background Long-term use of oral or parenteral corticosteroids is the most common cause of hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal axis suppression and iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome. Still, iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome occurs rarely following the administration of topical corticosteroids. Case pres...

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Main Authors: Bahareh Abtahi-Naeini, Peiman Nasri, Kimia Afshar, Nikta Nouri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-12-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Cushing’s syndrome
glucocorticoids
topical
psoriasis
case report
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04965-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-024-04965-7

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