Chinese herbal creams may contain steroids
Patients with eczema often report success with Chinese herbal
creams. Keane et al (p 563) decided to analyse the content of creams
used by their patients and found that most contained dexamethasone in
various concentrations. The preparations were often supplied in
unlabelled containers without clear instructions. The authors call for
closer regulation of herbal medicines to ensure adequate labelling and
to prevent dispensing of unlicensed products in the guise of herbal treatments.
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