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Yiganerjing cream has been branded 'dangerous' by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.

Analysis by the Government-run department found the natural remedy contains a 'potent' steroid called clobetasol propionate.

UK law states it is illegal to sell products containing this ingredient to the public, and it can only be dished out on prescription. 

The MHRA also declared the samples of Yiganerjing cream they tested contains two antifungal ingredients - which can lead to heart failure. Dr Chris Jones, manager of the Medicines Borderline Section at MHRA, said: 'The sale of potent steroid creams directly to the public is illegal for good reason.

'If used without medical supervision these medicines can be dangerous.

'Our advice to anyone who is using Yiganerjing Cream, particularly on young children and babies, is to discontinue use immediately.'

He added: 'Steroids must be prescribed by healthcare professionals who follow strict criteria when prescribing them and monitoring patients using them. 

'They can suppress the skin’s response to infection, can cause long-term thinning of the skin, and if applied long term over a wide area, particularly in babies and children, can cause other medical problems. <!-- Global site tag (gtag.js) - Google Analytics -->

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