I'm no dating expert. That becomes obvious when you delve into my recent dating failures... Covid aside, I've not done much dating during the corona times due to TSW healing and the practicalities of that. If I'm honest I used it as an excuse to put all that on hold. Hiding behind a mask isn't the best start to a date, although it does hide your eczema! Navigating any intimacy … [Read more...]
You’re just steroid phobic
Ever been confused by the advice you're given by medical professionals? This is just a snapshot of all the confusing advice I've ever been given about my skin… and why I chose to listen to my body. Topical steroids are quite safe for long term use. Topical Steroids may thin your skin. Topical steroids can cause thickening of the skin. Use sparingly... A … [Read more...]
BAN Super Cortisone+
I and many of the Topical Steroid Withdrawal community are absolutely furious to see a high profile TV dermatologist pushing a topical cortisone steroid as an over the counter product. Dr Sandra Lee is sending out free samples to high profile celebrities like Kim Kardashian. Marketing Super Cortisone+ as the 'heal all cream' that every home should have in their medical … [Read more...]
30 Sleep tips for eczema and TSW
Over the last year, after cutting out Topical Steroids I've really struggled with my sleep. Sometimes only getting a few hours, if that, and finding I finally drop off just hours before my alarm is due to go off. There seem to be strange cycles of hives, night sweats and anxiety that plague me all night. Coupled with the fact that I'm Peri-menopausal and you've got some … [Read more...]
Ruth has a lot of these… allergies!
On my recent family holiday in the Lake District a funny thing happened. During a game of Taboo, someone had to describe the word ‘allergies’. If you've never played this game before, you have to describe a word without using a list of key words, so you can't say the actual word or other things e.g. YOU CANNOT SAY: ALLERGIES, ALLERGY, PEANUTS, ETC. They said, “Ruth has a … [Read more...]