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.

Saturday, 30 June 2012

Day 223. Trying Bubble Bath

I was brave today, trying 2 things that could have potentially flared my skin up. Firstly, I took a bath in my dewberry bubble bath! It wa...

Friday, 29 June 2012

Day 222 Inhalers and TSW

My skin is talking on a much more normal texture. In many places I no longer need to use moisturisers at all because the skin is nice and ...

Thursday, 28 June 2012

Day 221 Perfumed Toiletries

I think my skin is now at a stage where it can tolerate more. I am fed up of bathing in Epsom salts and long for some pampering perfumed p...

Tuesday, 26 June 2012

Day 219 (photos)

Finally! I am able to post some photos on here. I found my USB cable, so all is right with the world! So here is my face. I have seen ma...

Monday, 25 June 2012

Day 218 Face Looks Normal

I woke up this morning to good things and bad. The good thing was that first thing in the morning, the face on my skin now looks NORMAL. I...

Friday, 22 June 2012

Guest Post: Joey's Story

My name is Joey and I am 57 years old, and have been in topical steroid withdrawals since September 2010. I interrupted my mild withdrawal...

Thursday, 21 June 2012

Day 214 Skin Changes

My skin seems to change so much with each passing week. It seems like there seems to be no typical pattern, just a "lucky dip" whe...

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