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Topical triamcinolone induced Cushing syndrome: A case report.
Oliver Taylor, Juan Diego Mejia-Otero, Grace M Tannin, Katherine Gordon
Pediatric dermatology 2020 MaySizes of these terms reflect their relevance to your search.
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. . © 2020 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
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Oliver Taylor, Juan Diego Mejia-Otero, Grace M Tannin, Katherine Gordon. Topical triamcinolone induced Cushing syndrome: A case report. Pediatric dermatology. 2020 May;37(3):582-584
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