If you have eczema skin you'll understand the itch. It's something everyone with sensitive skin, from psoriasis to rosacea, and atopic dermatitis to topical steroid withdrawal has expert experience of. And all everyone tells us to do is to stop scratching... if only it were that simple. Never tell someone to stop scratching So firstly, if you've said that anyone, your … [Read more...]
Equal Eats Ambassador and 10% off allergen cards!
I was recently asked to test out the new website for an exciting new product, coming from our favourite Canadian Kyle Dine, he has created Equal Eats dietary allergen cards. Kyle has allergies himself so he gets it and understands the challenges we all face in the day to day. If you haven't come across Kyle yet in the allergy world, check out his website, particularly if you … [Read more...]
TSW awareness in the Daily Mirror
On Tuesday 8th March 2022, Topical Steroid Withdrawal was featured in the Health Section of The Daily Mirror in a huge double page spread, this is incredible coverage for the TSW community. It begins with the best introduction: "Despite growing evidence that topical steroid withdrawal is a serious problem causing nerve pain and skin problems worse than the condition they … [Read more...]
Can you get a tattoo if you have eczema?
You may have been told that if you have eczema it is best to avoid getting any kind of tattoo. This isn’t necessarily true, while it is definitely the case that eczema can add a little bit of concern and consideration to those who might want to get a tattoo it doesn’t have to prevent you from ever getting one. If you visit tattoo shops in NYC or other big cities, there will … [Read more...]
Doubt is the worst symptom of Topical Steroid Withdrawal
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...]