Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Persian kitten developed high cortisol from skin lotion use
By Chirayath, Deepa & Shaheena, Sahla·Published in Veterinary dermatology·2020·Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine, India·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Iatrogenic hypercortisolism in a Persian kitten after topical application of a skin lotion containing clobetasol.
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Plain-English summary
A Persian kitten developed signs of hypercortisolism, which is a condition caused by excess cortisol, after using a skin lotion that contained clobetasol for an extended period. The kitten showed symptoms related to this disorder, and the vet was able to successfully manage the condition by stopping the use of the lotion. After discontinuing the treatment, the kitten's health improved.
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Abstract
Hypercortisolism is a rare endocrine disorder in cats. This report describes the clinicopathological findings and successful management of iatrogenic hypercortisolism in a Persian kitten. The disorder was presumed to be a consequence of prolonged topical application of a lotion containing clobetasol.
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