%0 Journal Article %J Pediatric Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism %@ 2081-237X %V 26 %N 4 %D 2020 %F Akkuş2020 %T Cushing syndrome induced by long term use of corticosteroids in the management of atopic dermatitis %X 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. %A Akkuş, Yasin %A Baş, Veysel N. %A Yılmaz, Zülal %P 216-219 %9 journal article %R 10.5114/pedm.2020.100803 %U http://dx.doi.org/10.5114/pedm.2020.100803