2. Essentials About
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Superficial Fungal Infections
Prepared By: K.U.M.F 4th year students (4th Team)
Under Supervision Of: Dr. Khoshal Farooqi
1391/12---2013/3
14. • Fungistatic
Steroid Synthesis Inhibitors
(primary side effects:
• Gynecomastia,
• decreased libido,
• impotence & menstrual irregularities
• Frank hepatitis, which demands immediate cessation of treatment.)
Cushing Syndrome:
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15. Cushing Syndrome:
Inappropriate withdrawal is the main cause of secondary Addison’s Disease
Characterized by systemic and dermal manifestations but most commonly ill-
diagnosed:
• Unexplained Fatigue (Chronic or Depr)
• Hyponatremia and Hypotension
• (If Acute) can lead into shock
• Nausia, vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, fever
Adrenal insufficiency leads to High-level of ACTH, which causes hyper melanogenesis
and leads to generalized or local pigmentation which can be limited to:
Bucal mucosa, palmar creases, scars, flexures or areas subjected to friction.
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