Pediatric Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism

Abstract

4/2020 vol. 26
Case report

Cushing syndrome induced by long term use of corticosteroids in the management of atopic dermatitis

Yasin Akkuş 1
,
Veysel N. Baş 2
,
Zülal Yılmaz 1
  1. General Pediatrics, Evliya Çelebi Eğitim Araştırma Hastanesi, Turkey
  2. Pediatric Endocrinologist, Evliya Çelebi Eğitim Araştırma Hastanesi, Turkey
Pediatr Endocrinol Diabetes Metab 2020; 26 (4): 216–219
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5114/pedm.2020.100803
Online publish date: 2020/11/27
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Corticosteroid-containing creams, pomades and ointments are frequently prescribed for the treatment of atopic dermatitis by allergologists and immunologists, dermatologists and many other physicians. This case is about a 1-month old infant who acquired iatrogenic Cushing syndrome after being applied diflucortolone valerate, a strong corticosteroid, ointment 3 to 4 times a day over the course of 4 months after being prescribed by a primary care physician.

Keywords

atopic dermatitis, Cushing syndrome, steroid creams

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