1. There are many types of topical steroids being used in cosmetic creams and ointments.
  2. Please check for these ingredients in the cosmetic creams and ointments before buying one.
  3. Most of the steroids containing cosmetics may contain one or more of the following topical steroids.
  1. Alclometasone
  2. Amcinonide
  3. Beclomethasone
  4. Betamethasone
  5. Clobetasol
  6. Clocortolone
  7. Desonide
  8. Diflorasone
  9. Fluocinolone
  10. Hydrocortisone
  11. Halcinonide
  12. Mometasone
  13. Triamcinolone

4. The above list of topical steroids is not an exhaustive list.

5. For any further enquiries, please contact the office of the Drug Regulatory Authority at 02-337074/75.