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Topical Steroid Induced Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome in Young Adult Age Group: A Case Report

Minu Kotheth George1, Apollo James1★, Sudhakar Reddy1, Bandlamudi Yasaswini1, T R Ashok kumar1, Thangavel Sivakumar1★ Corresponding author

  1. 1Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nandha College of Pharmacy, Erode, T.N, INDIA.

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Apollo James

Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nandha College of Pharmacy, Erode, T.N, INDIA.

ajamespharma@gmail.com

Received: 06-04-2015; Accepted: 08-06-2015.

Volume 8, Issue 2 · pp. 87–88 · PUBLISHED · DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.8.2.8

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Background:Cushing syndrome is a systemic disorder, occurs as a result of abnormal blood level of cortisol. Prolonged use of topical corticosteroid may cause Cushing syndrome which is very rare and only a few patients have been reported to date in the literatures. Objectives:To evaluate the prompt medical care given for topical corticosteroids induced Iatrogenic caushing syndrome.Results:Clinical symptoms are reduced within one week of treatment with Methotrexate, Prednisone and emollients. Conclusion:Results of the study indicates that the health awareness should be created among general public to avoid the unnecessary drug induced complications.

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    George, M. K., James, A., Reddy, S., Yasaswini, B., kumar, T. R. A., & Sivakumar, T. (). Topical Steroid Induced Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome in Young Adult Age Group: A Case Report. Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice, 8(2), 87–88. https://doi.org/10.5530/ijopp.8.2.8