ea0041ep66 | Adrenal cortex (to include Cushing's) | ECE2016
Ali Acar Emre
, Senol Emel
, Davarci Sena Ece
, Erdem Neslihan
, Hekimsoy Zeliha
Introduction: Because of their anti-inflammatory effect, topical corticosteroids are widely used in dermatological diseases. Topical use is typically safe, but serious adverse effects induced by systemic absorption are occasionally reported. We report a patient who developed Cushings syndrome due to long-term misuse of topical bethametasone and clobetasol.Case Report: A 24-year-old man presented with rapid weight gain and purple strias in multiple ...