I was lucky enough to get UVB phototherapy on the NHS to help heal my eczema and perhaps help speed the healing of topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). They didn't really know whether it would help but there was one other patient going through TSW who was also having treatment. This blog is about my experience, what UVB therapy is, how it can work to help treat eczema and … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2020
Moisturising vs Moisture Withdrawal for TSW
If you're going through Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) or living with active eczema you'll know how difficult it can be to work out what's right for your skin. If it's oozy do you let it dry out? If it's dry do you moisturise and what should you use? There is so much advice out there and everyone seems to be diving into moisture withdrawal, but I've really struggled with … [Read more...]
I can’t help everyone…
I can’t help everyone. But I can help everyone I can. This was drawn by my incredibly talented niece Lou for all nurses, and especially our step sister Chelle who is working on Covid wards and who we are all so proud of. The words really hit home for me. As someone who has realised through therapy that one of my life’s callings is to serve others and help wherever I can, … [Read more...]