Summary
The article discusses a skin condition called topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), which some people experience after using steroid creams for eczema. TSW causes severe skin problems, and many who suffer from it report not being taken seriously by doctors. Research is now being conducted in the UK to understand this condition better.
Key Facts
- Bethany Gamble and others report severe skin problems after long-term use of steroid creams for eczema.
- TSW, or topical steroid withdrawal, is a condition causing inflamed and peeling skin.
- Some doctors have difficulty diagnosing TSW, as it is under-researched.
- The hashtag #TSW has become popular on social media, with many people sharing their experiences.
- Professor Sara Brown in the UK is leading research to study this condition further.
- The research involves patients' symptoms, saliva samples, and skin biopsies.
- Henry Jones is another individual participating in the study, reporting TSW symptoms after using steroid creams.
- The National Eczema Society provided funding for the research into TSW in the UK.
