澳大利亚健康专业人士和卫生监管机构发出消费者警示，提醒三类临床级护肤霜不应通过网络渠道购买。[1]这些产品包括维甲酸、氢醌和糖皮质激素，均属于处方药或高浓度治疗性商品，存在严重副作用风险。[1]
维甲酸作为处方药，会增加皮肤对日晒的敏感性，可能损伤皮肤屏障，且在孕期使用存在危害。[1]氢醌的风险同样不容忽视——浓度超过2%需凭处方购买，高浓度使用与罕见的永久性皮肤变色（外源性黑变病）相关联。[1]糖皮质激素常见于非法皮肤漂白霜中，大范围或长期使用会显著增加肾上腺功能不全等严重副作用的风险。[1]
从海外网站购买这些处方药面临多重法律和安全隐患。[1]消费者可能购得假冒产品，跨境包裹也可能被没收，甚至面临罚款或法律诉讼。[1]澳大利亚虽有合法的在线供应商提供此类产品，但必须先咨询注册医疗从业者并获得处方。[1]
Health professionals and Australian regulatory authorities have issued warnings against purchasing three categories of clinical-grade skincare creams through online retailers.[1] These products—retinoids, hydroquinone, and corticosteroids—are either prescription medications or high-concentration formulations that carry significant health risks when used without proper medical supervision.[1]
Retinoids are prescription-only drugs that increase photosensitivity and can damage the skin barrier, with particular dangers during pregnancy.[1] Hydroquinone formulations exceeding 2% concentration require a prescription and have been associated with exogenous ochronosis, a rare permanent skin discoloration, as well as ongoing debate regarding cancer risk.[1] Corticosteroids may appear in illegal skin-bleaching creams, and their widespread or prolonged use can trigger serious adverse effects including adrenal insufficiency.[1]
Purchasing prescription medications from overseas websites exposes consumers to multiple legal and health hazards, including counterfeit products, border confiscation, fines, and potential litigation.[1] While Australia does maintain legitimate online suppliers for these treatments, obtaining them requires prior consultation with a registered medical practitioner and a valid prescription.[1]
