I saw this headline and thought of that dream we have of a cure for anaphylaxis. If you could just take a pill to stop anaphylactic reactions. But is it safe? What might the side effects be? As someone going through withdrawal from topical steroids I'm very wary of drugs, especially any with such lofty claims. The drug, known as BTK (Bruton’s tyrosine kinase) inhibitors, … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2020
Can gel gloves help heal hand eczema?
I've always had hand eczema which has bothered me throughout my life, but during Topical Steroid Withdrawal, my hands are one of the areas worst affected by symptoms. So when I saw fellow TSW and eczema friend Amara sharing her experience of using these gloves I was really interested. It looked like a very natural, simple and promising treatment for my hands. The skin on my … [Read more...]
Should you take supplements for eczema?
Over the years I've taken so many supplements to help my skin recover from eczema, including calcium, vitamin E, selenium, vitamin D, zinc, evening primrose and echinacea, to name just a few... Ideally we should we be looking to get these minerals and vitamins from the food we eat so eating a diet rich in green leafy vegetables, fresh fruit and vegetables will help. If you … [Read more...]
Stopping the allergic march
The atopic march or allergic march describes the typical journey seen in atopic people, beginning with hay fever, eczema, asthma and building into life threatening and often multiple allergies. The way I understand it, when a child is born with dry skin and eczema, often the first sign of atopy, this is the beginning of the march. Eczema is often not treated seriously … [Read more...]
A day in the life of TSW
A day in the life of topical steroid withdrawal is exhausting, painful and relentless. Here's an insight into how it was and how much things have improved for me during the process. I am now 1 year and 5 months topical steroid free. Starting the day with very little sleep, sometimes 1-2 hours, sometimes none. Resting throughout the day has been almost the most important … [Read more...]