Article · Volume 8, Issue 2 · pp. 87–88
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
- 1Department of Pharmacy Practice, Nandha College of Pharmacy, Erode, T.N, INDIA.
Abstract
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.
Keywords: Hypothalamo pituitory-adrenal axis suppression; Iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome; Psoriasis vulgaris; Topical corticosteroids
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