Casado-Verrier B, Sanz-Canalejas L, Gómez-Fernández C, Pagán B, López M, Casado-Jiménez M

Language: Spanish
References: 13
Page: 58-61
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ABSTRACT

Topical corticosteroids are the mainstay of treatment for many non-infectious dermatoses. If used appropriately they are a safe and effective therapy, but without medical supervision severe local and systemic adverse effects may occur. We report two patients followed at our Dermatology unit that developed iatrogenic Cushing´s syndrome after using topical corticosteroids. Although it´s an extremely rare complication in adults, we must be aware of this adverse effect in patients with chronic inflammatory dermatoses, as diagnosis requires a high grade of suspicion.

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