I am terrified that Topical Steroid Withdrawal is here to stay. That I'm going to be stuck like this, struggling to heal, in pain, with dysfunctional skin. Itching, shedding, flaking, cycling through flares, losing sleep and feeling like I'll never get better and heal. It's like a nightmare that keeps replaying. Not helped by my recent visit to the dermatologist who … [Read more...]
40 Amazing women in Eczema and TSW
Because it's International Women's Day, these are the women I'd like to thank, the women who have taught me, helped me and continue to help the eczema and topical steroid withdrawal community with education, service, blogging etc. Finding women working in a professional capacity in this arena (ie. dermatologists, doctors, scientists etc. was tough, it seems to be a highly … [Read more...]
Top 7 books for eczema and Topical Steroid Withdrawal
I've found reading one of the things that's really got me through topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). I can get lost in books and love learning about new things too. The eczema and TSW community has so many amazing creative souls, so here, in no particular order, are my top seven books for people with eczema and topical steroid withdrawal. Curing my Incurable Eczema by Cara … [Read more...]
20 reasons to get a Harvey water softener for eczema
I have had a water softener now for just over three months, it was installed back in November last year so I thought it was about time I shared how I was getting on. How is my skin? is it helping? What do I love most about my water softener? Before we go any further, I must be up front and tell you I was given this water softener. I hope I can repay this incredible … [Read more...]
My life through Topical Steroid withdrawal – Film review!
This is a short film that portrays what life is really like living with topical steroid withdrawal. It's incredible, outstanding and I recommend everyone should watch this and let it be a warning not to use them. This short film has caught me unawares. I knew it was good because I'd heard the buzz online and spoken to friends who had seen it but I wasn't ready to watch it. I … [Read more...]