Open AccessInadvertent treatment of hypoadrenalism with prednisolone in pemphigus: A case report
Author(s) -
Choudhury Sirazum,
Machenahalli Pratibha,
Tan Tricia,
Meeran Karim
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.2132
Subject(s) - medicine , prednisolone , adrenal insufficiency , pemphigus , surgery , pediatrics , dermatology
Key Clinical Message Pituitary and adrenal insufficiency must not be overlooked when weaning patients down from high‐dose steroids. Prednisolone can be used as glucocorticoid replacement therapy, with most patients needing 3‐4 mg once daily.