Corticosteroids in herbal creams for eczema/dermatitis
I know alot of us are looking for an answer to things, but just have
to be sure and do some research:
Researchers found that 20 of 24 herbal creams they tested illegally
contained corticosteroids, including many that had potent,
prescription-only forms of steroids. Labeling on one product, known
as Wau Wa cream, instructed users to put the cream all over the body–
potentially exposing children to dangerous steroid levels, the
researchers warn.
Topical corticosteroids quell inflammation and are often used to
treat atopic eczema, an allergic condition in which the skin becomes
inflamed, dry and itchy. These steroids can, however, have side
effects over time, including thinning skin and, in children, stunted
growth, which is why they should be used under a doctor’s supervision
to limit unnecessary exposure.