A florid case of Iatrogenic Cushing′s syndrome induced by topical steroid with osteoporosis and hypogonadism

Abstract

Here we report a case of a young male who developed full blown iatrogenic Cushing′s syndrome after use of superpotent clobetasol propionate cream 0.05% for long duration to suppress psoriatic skin lesions. He also developed osteoporosis and hypogonadism. This case demonstrates that injudicious use of topical steroids can have disastrous consequences.

Keywords

• Iatrogenic Cushing′s
• psoriasis
• topical steroid