Is the use of medical creams to get rid of skin problems considered an imitation of women and a vitiation of worship?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
It is permissible for a man to use creams and lotions that are not specific to women, such as treatments and skin moisturizers, as long as they are pure and do not cause harm, because the original ruling concerning them is permissibility. As for lotions and creams specific to women, it is not permissible for a man to use them, because that falls under the category of imitating women. And "the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, cursed men who imitate women and women who imitate men."
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