<p>Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in: Primarily infected skin lesions caused by viral infections e.g herpes simplex, vaccinia or varicella (chicken pox), by bacteria e.g impetigo, by fungal infections e.g candidiasis, tineasis or by tuberculous infection of the anal region; Sensitivity to any of the components of the product; Dermatoses in children under 1 year of age.</p>