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 o...

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Main Authors: Pranab Kumar Sahana, Nilendu Sarma, Nilanjan Sengupta, Prashant Subhash Somani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2015-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Dermatology
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Online Access:http://www.e-ijd.org/article.asp?issn=0019-5154;year=2015;volume=60;issue=4;spage=420;epage=420;aulast=Sahana