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Having Skin Problem, Taken Cortisones, Facial Hair Growth, Getting Obese, Irregular Periods. Adrenal Gland Disorder?

my daughter, who is now 21 years old,had skin problems a few years back.the skin specialist gave her some cortisones or steroids.that problem no longer persists but she has developed the problem of facial hair growth along with the thicking of hair on legs n arms n other parts.she is also getting obeise though she walks regularly.she is also having irregular menstrual cycles,sometimes she has irritated moods.i heard n read that abnormality of adrenal gland/hormones may lead to such problems.need your help please.
Thu, 14 Jun 2012
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Hi,
Your daughter seems to have now features of Cushing's disease, a malfunction of the adrenal glands resulting in an overproduction of cortisol.
As there is history of steroid use; it is likely to due to steroid side effects.
Treatment is stopping the steroids/ withdrawing steroids slowly.
So consult endocrinologist for further help.
Take care.

Best regards,
Dr. Neelam.
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Having Skin Problem, Taken Cortisones, Facial Hair Growth, Getting Obese, Irregular Periods. Adrenal Gland Disorder?

Hi, Your daughter seems to have now features of Cushing s disease, a malfunction of the adrenal glands resulting in an overproduction of cortisol. As there is history of steroid use; it is likely to due to steroid side effects. Treatment is stopping the steroids/ withdrawing steroids slowly. So consult endocrinologist for further help. Take care. Best regards, Dr. Neelam.