No one knows how many people have topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). This condition is drastically underestimated because the vast majority of those experiencing topical steroid addiction (TSA) and TSW are undiagnosed, dismissed and end up going through the withdrawal process alone. Even the charity for TSW, ITSAN, don't have figures for its prevalence. The reason is that … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2023
The best food allergen conference ever!
I've spoken at a lot of events and conferences over the years and all of them have been good. This event however was really special and it reminded of the excellent events organised by the late Jeffrey Hyman and the much missed FDIN - Food and Drink Innovation Network. Jeffrey really GOT 'free from' and championed for awareness and inclusion before anyone else was doing … [Read more...]
Updated advice on using Epipens and AAIs
Do you know how to use an adrenaline auto injector (AAI)? Even if you think you do, please have a quick scan and read of this blog post with updated guidelines from the Medicines & Health Regulatory Authority (MHRA). Click here to Read the new guidelines for using AAIs. What is anaphylaxis? With over 20% of the UK’s population affected by at least one allergy, … [Read more...]
Famous comedian is an allergy bully
Alan Carr's response to being told someone is allergic to coriander is not to accept it and show compassion; it is to laugh at the woman, do this loudly so everyone hears and then shove coriander into her mouth. Shocking isn't the word! Firstly thanks to my wonderful brother who read this article and thought of me, he knew my spider senses for injustice in the face of … [Read more...]
Discover the best Topical Steroid Withdrawal blogs
I am so thrilled to share that my blog has been voted in the Top 10 Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) blogs by Feedspot. What is topical steroid withdrawal? If you're new to this blog you might not have heard of TSW, it's an intragenic (caused by medication) condition that can affect anyone who uses topical or oral (the name it's quite cutting it here) steroids, and … [Read more...]