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Cushing's Syndrome after two days of topical steroids, I'm so scared right now

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JohnD99
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I stupidly used a very powerful topical steroid on a fragile area of skin, keeping it smothered for two days straight. By the end of the second day I was experiencing extreme sweating. I quit the ointment because I was scared it was going systemic, I was right. Day three I experienced restlessness, anxiety, sweating, and oily skin. Yesterday however was when the Cushing's set in. My heart suddenly started beating fast and I felt like I was going to pass out. Mouth became very dry. I felt like I was in a psychosis. I was rushed to the hospital but they just gave me an anti-oxidant and told me to rest. The worst part is my skin though. During this hour of extreme light-headedness and thirst the skin over my entire body became thinner and rough-textured. It's still very dry today. I also feel like I can't think as clearly. Will these symptoms reside now that I'm not using corticosteroids anymore?

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