Topical triamcinolone induced Cushing syndrome: A case report

Oliver Taylor; Juan Diego Mejia-Otero; Grace M. Tannin; Katherine Gordon

doi:10.1111/pde.14140

Topical triamcinolone induced Cushing syndrome: A case report

Oliver Taylor, Juan Diego Mejia-Otero, Grace M. Tannin, Katherine Gordon

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Abstract

We present a case of iatrogenic Cushing syndrome and adrenal insufficiency in a newborn secondary to an overuse of triamcinolone cream 0.1% prescrived for the treatment of diaper dermatitis.This case highlignts the risks of systemic absorption when prescribing topical medications in the diaper area of an infant, and the importance of caution and proper follow up when prescribing even mid potency steroids to pediatric patients.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	582-584
Number of pages	3
Journal	Pediatric dermatology
Volume	37
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1111/pde.14140
State	Published - May 1 2020

Keywords

corticosteroid-topical
diaper dermatitis
endocrine disorders

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Dermatology

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