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Cushing’s syndrome is a constellation of signs and symptoms due to chronic glucocorticoid excess. Glucocorticoids have far-reaching effects that are not only seen within the body but also seen externally affecting the integumentary system. This chapter will review the pathophysiology, epidemiology, clinical cutaneous manifestations, diagnosis, and treatment of Cushing’s syndrome.
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Zilieris, N., Gustafson, C.J., Feldman, S.R. (2014). Cushing’s Syndrome. In: Zeichner, J. (eds) Acneiform Eruptions in Dermatology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-8344-1_19
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