Topical steroid phobia, or 'Corticophobia' a phrase coined by dermatologists to help them categorise the hysteria of their patients, is possibly one of the most insulting phrases I've heard in relation to eczema and topical steroid withdrawal. This study has appeared in The Educational Journal of The British Association of Dermatologists and was written by: I have tried to … [Read more...]
How to respond to TSW and eczema gaslighting
Ever been gaslit by your doctor, GP or specialist dermatologist? This probably happens for people with any conceivable medical complaint or long-term condition. I don't think it's just reserved for eczema and topical steroids. For the purpose of this gaslighting course we are just concerned with topical steroid withdrawal and how it is currently viewed by the specialists we … [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...]
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...]
Getting the most out of your dermatology appointment
Here are my 10 tips for getting the most out of your dermatology appointment, because I've been there. I've left crying, feeling angry, misunderstood and worthless. I want you to get the most out of your appointments, and over the years I've perfected the art. I think my derm is actually a little bit scared of me now, ever since at my last appointment I gave him a copy of my … [Read more...]