A Rare Case Report of Topical Steroid Induced Iatrogenic Cushing?s Syndrome

Dr. Kurakula Rani, Dr. B. Ayeesha, Dr. R. Raghuramulu Naik

Abstract: Glucocorticoids are used for many conditions such as inflammatory, allergic, autoimmune and neoplastic diseases. These are available in oral, parenteral, topical, intra-articular, inhalable, rectal preparations. Topical steroid induced iatrogenic Cushing?s syndrome more common in children than adults because of thin skin and large surface / volume ratio. Here, we report a case of clobetasol propionate cream induced iatrogenic Cushing?s syndrome in 17year old young male using for disseminated Tinea infection.

Keywords: Topical Steroid, Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome

How to Cite?: Dr. Kurakula Rani, Dr. B. Ayeesha, Dr. R. Raghuramulu Naik, "A Rare Case Report of Topical Steroid Induced Iatrogenic Cushing?s Syndrome", Volume 11 Issue 10, October 2022, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1289-1290, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR221028000035, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR221028000035