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Beta sitosterol
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Is beta sitosterol a steroid and this be used in the skincare??? Will this also have same effect as normal steroid creM? Please help
In bioderma cream it has beta sitosterol as ingredient
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No..it's moisturizer.. for detailed information do direct online consultation
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Dr. Manoj Srinivas
Dermatologist
13 yrs exp
Bangalore
It has anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory effects. It's component of moisturizers which is prescribed for dry irritated inflammed skin usually
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Dr. Palak Deshmukh
Dermatologist
14 yrs exp
Pune
Beta sitosterol is not similar to steroid cream. It is a plant derivative that has moisturising and soothing action on skin as it stimulates hylauronic acid synthesis.
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