A case of Cushing’s Syndrome due to overuse of topical steroid in the diaper area
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VOLUME: 2 ISSUE: 1
P: 36 - 39
2012

A case of Cushing’s Syndrome due to overuse of topical steroid in the diaper area

J Dr Behcet Uz Child Hosp 2012;2(1):36-39
1. Department Of Pediatrics, Tepecik Training And Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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Received Date: 2011-12-06T14:07:31
Accepted Date: 2012-04-27T14:42:18
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Abstract

Diaper dermatitis is one of the common problems in infancy and topical therapy with glucocorticoids are frequently used for treatment. However, prescription of preparations with potent corticosteroids and/or misuse of them without prescription might seldomly lead to Cushing Syndrome. We present an infant with diaper dermatitis who developed Cushing Syndrome due to prolonged clobetosel propionate use. With this case, it was also emphasized that patients who will receive treatment with topical steroids should be offered information about the dose, duration, and type of the treatment and their systemic side effects.

Keywords:
Topical glucocorticoids, Cushing Syndrome, clobetosel propionate.