If you start to pay attention, you'll hear people with allergies described as 'allergy sufferers' all the time. The same for atopic dermatitis and eczema, the term 'eczema sufferers' is used as if the person were in constant pain with the condition. It's a term that we all need to stop using, because in most cases people really don't like to be called sufferers. I understand … [Read more...]
TSW is NOT a social media trend – TSW RANT!
Today I read an article in the Washington Post entitled, What is Topical Steroid Withdrawal? You might be thinking, fantastic! That's amazing coverage, but I'm left fuming at the journalists lack of research and general dismissive attitude towards people going through this. Here's why I hate this article, written by Tonya Russell - I've just tweeted here my blog response … [Read more...]
Is blogging dead? Do I keep blogging?
I've been blogging now for over thirteen years and I love it. What began as a hobby now generates income and is a passion that fuels me daily. I have so many ideas for future blogs and so many things I want to write about, but blogging is tough. Do I keep going? Are you guys loving my content? or losing interest? Because the stats speak otherwise. Over the last few weeks … [Read more...]
Why won’t anyone talk about topical steroid withdrawal?
Why are people so scared to stand up and talk about topical steroid withdrawal? Why is it such a taboo subject? I know you love my rants and this one has been bubbling since last Friday, so I'm warning, I am about to let rip. Doctors, GPs and dermatologist mostly refuse to even acknowledge TSW even exists and this creates a lot of problems. I'd like to firstly thank … [Read more...]
Gaslit by my dermatologist for the last time
Today I went to visit my dermatologist for a skin check-up and he gaslit me from the minute I walked in to the moment I left. He refuses to accept that topical steroid withdrawal even exists, despite it being recognise by the MHRA and basically ignored everything I said, dismissed all my concerns and views, interrupted me and talked over me... What is gaslighting? From … [Read more...]