Topical Steroid Induced Iatrogenic Cushing Syndrome in Young Adult Age Group: A Case Report
Authors: Minu Kotheth George, Apollo James, Sudhakar Reddy, Bandlamudi Yasaswini, T R Ashok kumar, Thangavel Sivakumar
Indian Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Vol. 8, Issue 2, pp. 87-88, (2015)
DOI: 10.5530/ijopp.8.2.8
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
