Using creams that contain alcohol or animal derivatives

Q: I have eczema. Any steroid/non steroid creams that I use for it, if they contain alcohol or animal derivatives, can I use them? 

A: Yes, if there is no other substitute.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)