Cushing's syndrome: hidden risk in usage of topical corticosteroids
JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM, cilt.27, ss.977-981, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 27
- Basım Tarihi: 2014
- Doi Numarası: 10.1515/jpem-2013-0262
- Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC ENDOCRINOLOGY & METABOLISM
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.977-981
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır
Özet
Iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome in children may occur as a result of the application of exogenous steroids. Prolonged use of powerful corticosteroids suppresses adrenal functions and iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome may develop particularly in infants who are given topical corticosteroids. We report here a case on three infants having Cushing's syndrome with similar clinical presentations due to overuse of topical steroids for diaper dermatitis. The importance of exercising caution during the use of topical steroids is underlined in this study.