What Is Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome (TSWS)?
Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) is hard for me to write about. I went through it 6 years ago and it was one of the worst experiences of my life ....
Helen Piña has lived with chronic atopic dermatitis (eczema) and skin allergies for most of her life. She’s committed to offering support, advice, and compassion to fellow eczema fighters through her Itchy Pineapple blog. Piña is married with two young children and is a marketing leader in the B2B tech industry. She lives in Houston, TX.
Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) is hard for me to write about. I went through it 6 years ago and it was one of the worst experiences of my life ....
When I think back at how I’ve come to terms with my chronic skin condition, I see a rocky road with a few U-turns, traffic circles, winding paths, and slopes ...
Since I was a child, my skin has ranged from normal, to dry, to very dry. I’ve had almost no pimples in my life. It would be a fantastic skin story ...
It’s not easy dealing with a long-term condition like eczema. Part of what makes it difficult is also dealing with people who have a limited understanding ...
Eczema is hard to hide. I scratch and flake on good days. On bad days, or when it’s on my face, eczema is totally visible. This means my eczema is seen ...
I’ve dealt with mild to severe eczema for decades, and I’ve tried an array of products, diets, and remedies to help make it better. I’m sure most eczema