Topical Steroid Withdrawal

This blog follows my journey as I quit topical steroids for my eczema. I will chart my observations during the weeks that follow. The blog is not intended to give medical advice. If you are concerned about a medical condition you should consult a doctor for advice.

Monday, 2 April 2012

Day 134: Calling All Doctors!

I'm feeling great today. My skin is nice and calm and my face looks better than it has done in a long time. There are a lot of people ...

Sunday, 1 April 2012

Day 133 Free Salcura Samples

Feeling OK today. Skin pretty calm and I have been able to go out with the kids today. Just hope my skin behaves for the 2 week Easter Holid...

Friday, 30 March 2012

Day 131 My Daily TSW Cycle

My skin seems to have gone into a daily cycle of flare and calm. This is how it usually goes: Morning: I wake up and my skin is pretty dry...

Thursday, 29 March 2012

Day 130 (photos)

Feeling Ok today, but trying to stay out of the bright sun. I thought I would post some more progress pictures. So as you can see, my fa...

Wednesday, 28 March 2012

Day 129 Exercise and TSW

I'm feeling a bit fragile today. The skin on my face burned slightly when I woke up. This could indicate a flare. It is really hard to t...

Tuesday, 27 March 2012

Day 128 Seeking Sunshine

Slept a lot better last night, although my neck was still weeping fluid. The wet areas all dried powdery this morning, so this means I am ...

Monday, 26 March 2012

Day 127 Sticky Skin

Just when I though everything was going so well..... I had a really oozy night last night and got hardly any sleep. My neck, bra-line and ...

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