A four-month-old infant developed Cushing's syndrome after using the cream. - HSA
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): The Health Sciences Authority (HSA) issued a statement on Thursday (June 9) warning people against using skin cream "Star Cream", after the product was found to contain a potent steroid that could lead to adverse health effects after prolonged use.
This comes after a four-month-old infant developed Cushing's syndrome, a hormonal disorder that leads to excessive production of the stress hormone cortisol.
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