If you follow my blog you'll know I've had a Harvey Water Softener now since November 2021 and I'm loving it. I have not looked back. It's been such a dream come true, something I've longed to do for years and I am now never going back to hard water. So what have I learnt in those nine months? What have I learnt from having a water softener? I think I've … [Read more...]
Red Light Therapy Pros and Cons for Your Skin
A complete guide to Red Light Therapy Red Light Therapy (RLT) is a treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to improve the appearance of your skin. It has become increasingly popular in recent years, and there are many different products on the market that claim to offer these benefits. Some people swear by its results, while others are unsure about whether or … [Read more...]
More TSW Gaslighting – I’m fuming!
I recently came across an article written on 29th June 2022 by Kui Mwah, a journalist who has eczema and uses topical steroid creams. She interviewed people about Topical Steroid Withdrawal on Tiktok and also found dermatologists to consult. And you guessed it, the dermatologist gaslights us yet again. I'm so disappointed to read yet more gaslighting... it's so … [Read more...]
20 tips for being an eczema & TSW advocate
I've been advocating, sharing, fundraising and talking about eczema and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) now for many years, long before I started this blog, so I thought I'd write about how you can advocate, whether you have eczema, TSW or skin sensitives yourself or not. Eczema and Topical Steroid Withdrawal community - You don't have to be a blogger, speaker or sharing … [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...]