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prednicarbate

CAS 73771-04-7
28

Safety score · 0–100

Caution

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Prednicarbate is a cosmetic ingredient used in product formulations. Exercise caution due to limited available safety data.

Prednicarbate is a moderately potent glucocorticoid corticosteroid used in dermatological preparations for eczema, dermatitis, and psoriasis. In the EU, corticosteroids are not listed among permitted cosmetic ingredients and are subject to significant restriction in pharmaceutical contexts. Their use in cosmetics is considered inappropriate due to potential skin atrophy, telangiectasia, systemic absorption, and rebound effects upon discontinuation. Long-term cosmetic use would be unsafe.

Skin benefits

  • Anti-inflammatory (pharmaceutical context only)

Known concerns

  • Corticosteroid — not permitted in EU cosmetic products
  • Risk of skin atrophy with prolonged use
  • Potential systemic absorption and HPA axis suppression
  • Rebound effect and contact dermatitis upon discontinuation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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