""My skin was hot, so inflamed and red. It began to crack and ooze, and the itch was bone deep. It consumed my whole body, and then it began to consume my whole life.""
""I was constantly gaslit by doctors. They kept telling me it was just my eczema and offering me more steroids. I've had eczema my whole life - this was different.""
""TSW is still so under-researched that some GPs and dermatologists struggle to diagnose or treat it. There are experts who believe it is a debilitating reaction to steroid creams.""
""The growing chorus of people on socials sharing pictures and accounts of red, inflamed, peeling skin all over their bodies has triggered the first research of its kind in the UK.""
Bethany Gamble experienced a severe worsening of her eczema at age 18, leading to debilitating pain and a lack of belief from medical professionals. Despite years of effective steroid cream treatment, her condition escalated, causing her to be bedridden and reliant on her mother for care. The phenomenon of topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is gaining attention on social media, with many sharing their experiences. TSW remains under-researched, leading to confusion among healthcare providers regarding its diagnosis and treatment, while some experts advocate for further investigation into its effects.
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