Going through topical steroid withdrawal these past few years has taught me so much. It’s been very hard to go out into the world with a face that doesn’t look like anyone else. It’s shocking and dramatic and I don’t blame people for noticing but I do hate it when people feel they have a right to my story. If you’ve ever said something and wished you could retract it, hit … [Read more...]
What if I never heal from TSW? Long Haul Hell!
Going through topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is hands down the hardest thing I've ever decided to do. I was going to write 'done', but it's not done yet. At nearly 4.5 years in now I'm still experiencing TSW symptoms: I can handle the rest of my body because I can cover, bandage and hide it much more easily. The face is often the worst affected area in TSW It's … [Read more...]
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This one's for all you clinicians, nurses, doctors and medical experts out there. I know some of you read this. You could earn money for answering surveys based on your experience as a clinician or health care expert. Make your mark on market research by taking Sermo's paid medical surveys for physicians. Who are Sermo? Physicians, join Sermo to swap insights and get … [Read more...]
Why you should eat turmeric eczema & asthma
Inflammation can affect many conditions, including asthma, allergies, eczema and psoriasis. So what can we do to help reduce that inflammation in our bodies? There are loads of things that can help, including: And many many more things. It takes a lifetime of searching for all the little triggers that might cause one person inflammation and no two people are identical so … [Read more...]
Calling all food service companies
If you work in food service you need to be looking at attending this event, Catering for Allergies - Creating a dialogue in the hospitality industry. It's taking place on Wed, 21 Jun 2023, 9:30 - 5pm at the School of Chemical Engineering in Birmingham. Event details Catering for allergies is a complex topic, which often brings up confusion and controversy. Our aim … [Read more...]