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Pediatric Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism
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Case report

Cushing syndrome induced by long term use of corticosteroids in the management of atopic dermatitis

Yasin Akkuş
1
,
Veysel N. Baş
2
,
Zülal Yılmaz
1

  1. General Pediatrics, Evliya Çelebi Eğitim Araştırma Hastanesi, Turkey
  2. Pediatric Endocrinologist, Evliya Çelebi Eğitim Araştırma Hastanesi, Turkey
Pediatr Endocrinol Diabetes Metab 2020; 26 (4): 216–219
Online publish date: 2020/11/27
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Corticosteroid-containing creams, pomades and ointments are frequently prescribed for the treatment of atopic dermatitis by allergologists and immunologists, dermatologists and many other physicians. This case is about a 1-month old infant who acquired iatrogenic Cushing syndrome after being applied diflucortolone valerate, a strong corticosteroid, ointment 3 to 4 times a day over the course of 4 months after being prescribed by a primary care physician.
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atopic dermatitis, Cushing syndrome, steroid creams


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