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 March 2013

The First Time I went Into Withdrawals (Without Realising it)

Its funny how something can spark a long-buried memory or trigger something in your brain. A phone call a few weeks ago led to me rememberin...

Friday, 29 March 2013

6 Days Into This Flare

My last skin flare at the end of February lasted 10 days, so I am expecting this one to be similar. it is just a case of sitting it out and ...

Tuesday, 26 March 2013

More Bad Skin Photos (sorry)

Another cold night and I'm sad to say that I'm still flaring. I woke up about 4:00 a.m. again to a soaking wet neck and face. It was...

Monday, 25 March 2013

Bad Weather Blues Part 2

Still snowing..... My garden looks like this... ....my neck looks like this..... ....and my face looks like this. For some reaso...

Sunday, 24 March 2013

Bad Weather Blues

TSW is usually a pretty random affair, with not much indication as to what is causing flares. However, I have discovered one thing guarantee...

Wednesday, 20 March 2013

16 Months off the Steroids (photo)

Sorry I have been so remiss about posting lately. I have been really busy. I have wanted to post some photos for ages, so here we are: ...

Thursday, 14 March 2013

On the Move

My TSW rash seems to be on the move again! Veteran red-skinners will know that this is entirely normal and one of the quirky things that s...

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