Abstract
Background: Lichen sclerosus is a chronic inflammatory dermatological condition with a predilection for the anogenital area. Case: We describe a case of iatrogenic Cushing syndrome from the administration of high-potency topical steroids for vulvar lichen sclerosus in a 6-year-old girl. Her symptoms resolved after the cessation of topical steroid treatment. Summary and Conclusion: This case brings attention to iatrogenic Cushing syndrome as a potential complication when using high-potency topical corticosteroids in the anogenital region.
Original language | English (US) |
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Journal | Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology |
DOIs | |
State | Accepted/In press - Jan 1 2018 |
Keywords
- Cushing syndrome
- Lichen sclerosus
- Pediatric
- Topical steroids
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Obstetrics and Gynecology