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Case Reports
. 2022 Mar 21;14(1):39-42.
doi: 10.1159/000515734. eCollection 2022 Jan-Apr.

Topical Corticosteroid-Induced Adrenal Insufficiency: A Case Report

Nada Ghazi AlQadri  1 , Nouf Aljomah  2 , Hend M Alotaibi  3
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Case Reports

Topical Corticosteroid-Induced Adrenal Insufficiency: A Case Report

Nada Ghazi AlQadri et al. Case Rep Dermatol. .

Abstract

Topical Corticosteroids (TCS) are the most commonly prescribed medications in Dermatology practice. They are considered safe and effective if used at the appropriate location and for the appropriate duration. Local side effects due to TCS are not uncommon. However, systemic side effects are rare. Herein, we present a patient who developed adrenal insufficiency secondary to the use of TCS.

Keywords: Adrenal insufficiency; Adrenal suppression; Side effects; Topical corticosteroids.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.

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