Day 101 Doing Well

Day 101 brings even more progress and I am delighted with the current state of my skin, which is the best it has been since withdrawals started.

I am so happy that I am starting to see results and real skin healing, as I didn't really expect any kind of results before 6 months.

I'm regaining some normality again, going out and socialising and not even thinking about my skin. It would be great if I got a good couple of weeks break before the next flare, because I am hoping now at this point that the gaps between flares will get longer.

I know that some people in the early stages of topical steroid withdrawal wonder whether it is possible to heal. I know I was one of them. I remember wondering in the early stages whether the promise of being healed was some kind of cruel hoax, or moneymaking scam. It is natural to be sceptical, especially as a lot of websites offer a "cure" for eczema, at a price, taking advantage of the vulnerable.

But this is real. I hope my photo documentation is proving this.

The photo evidence from Dr Fukayas research, as well as Dr Rapaports over 2000 healed, not to mention the many in Japan, the Facebook group and on the google support group who are healed or almost healed, PROVE that skin can improve when topical steroid medication is stopped.

The cure is free. All I had to do was cease using topical creams for my steroids.

Nobody has solicited any money from me. In fact, I have saved money, because I am not paying out for prescription creams.

The hard part is the withdrawal itself. Anyone thinking of withdrawing from steroid creams needs to consider the fact that they will be DISABLED for at least a couple of months, I'm talking burning, oozing skin, swelling, lack of sleep and pain. Workers would need to seriously consider taking 2-3 months off work in the initial stages.

That is why it is up to each individual to weigh up for themselves whether they really want to withdraw from steroid creams. It is a very hard process to go through, but I feel that in my case, it has been worth it. I'd never tell anyone "You should try TSW" because it is an incredibly personal decision and people shouldn't feel pressured into it without considering what is involved.