Cushing’s syndrome and adrenal suppression following topical corticosteroid use
Keywords:
Adrenal insufficiency,, Corticosteroid, Iatrogenic cushing’s syndromeAbstract
The extended use of topical corticosteroids, particularly in young children, may cause suppression of the hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis. Here, three cases of iatrogenic adrenal suppression resulting from topical corticosteroids are presented.
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