Distribution in Canada was only recommenced in mid-January 2000. Health Canada will monitor the effectiveness of the current recall. Steroid-containing products applied to the skin can cause thinning of the skin and dilation of tiny blood vessels, resulting in permanent scarring and secondary infections. More important, misuse of steriod-containing products can suppress the body's ability to produce its own corticosteroids which are needed to fight infection or deal with traumatic injury. These products should be used with caution on lesions close to the eye because they may cause increased intra-ocular pressure, glaucoma or cataracts.
Children are at a greater risk than adults when treated with steroid-containing creams.
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