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Medicines light liquid paraffinQuestion & answer

light liquid paraffin · Medicine question

Is light liquid paraffin a steroid?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

No. It is an emollient that reduces water loss from the skin; it does not have the anti-inflammatory action of a topical corticosteroid.

Sources for this answer

Oilatum Emollientemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 18
Oilatum Shower Gel Fragrance-Freeemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 16

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