Table.
Dexamethasone content of Chinese herbal medicines prescribed for skin disorders and perceived effect
| Name of cream | Dexamethasone (μg/g) | Clinical indication | Clinical effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skinpro skin care lotion | 0 | Eczema herpeticum | Exacerbation |
| Unlabelled | 60 | Eczema herpeticum | Exacerbation |
| Unlabelled | 84 | Eczema | Improvement |
| Pyong ping | 740 | Eczema | Improvement |
| Yellow lily paste | 0 | Scaly scalp | No benefit |
| Skin care No 1 | 227 | Eczema | Improvement |
| Skin care No 1 | 334 | Eczema | Improvement |
| Skin care No 1 | 460 | Eczema | Improvement |
| Unlabelled | 0 | Scaly scalp | No benefit |
| Ointment to ease inflamed skin | 1512 | Eczema | Improvement |
| Unlabelled | 640 | Eczema | Improvement |