An 18-month-old girl developed treatment-related Cushing’s syndrome after prolonged use of a high-potency topical steroid cream prescribed for diaper rash, according to a recent case report. The parents had sought treatment after the toddler gained about 6 kg, or slightly more than 13 pounds, over three months. The child also…
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I have very odd eyesight problems that are caused by Cushing’s disease, including visual snow, floaters, halos, and night blindness. According to neuro-ophthalmologists that I’ve seen, my actual eyesight is fine. My issues are caused by the high levels of cortisol in my body. My body responds to stress with…
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Lundbeck’s experimental therapy, asedebart, brought cortisol levels back to normal in most adults with Cushing’s disease and was generally well tolerated when given as an intravenous (into-the-vein) infusion, according to preliminary data from the first part of an ongoing Phase 2 clinical trial. The BalanCeD (NCT06471829) study,…
Becoming educated and informed about Cushing’s disease is a good first step. Here you’ll find general information such as the diagnosis, symptoms, and causes.
It helps to know others have been where you are now. Here’s a collection of our columnists’ words of wisdom to help you along on your Cushing’s journey.
Besides surgery, there are several therapeutic strategies that may be used to manage Cushing’s disease. Here you can find more information about some of the approved and experimental treatments.
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