Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome (TSW) results from prolonged and inappropriate use of potent steroid creams, commonly prescribed for eczema and other skin conditions.
Symptoms include: Red or darker burning skin, flaking or peeling skin, body temperature dysregulation, skin infections, pustules ,environmental allergies, food sensitivities due to an overactive immune system, and depression due to both discomfort and the physical appearance of the skin.
TSW occurs when cortisone creams reduce the body's natural anti-inflammatory hormone production, leading to dependency and withdrawal symptoms upon cessation.
Prevention involves addressing underlying causes and opting for safe, natural alternatives.
Recovery from TSW takes time but can be expedited with proper protocols. While steroids have their place in acute conditions, THEY ARE NOT a sustainable solution for chronic skin issues.
Now with the science out of the way, why should you care? When it comes to the medical side of things, in my experience both, from years in the health care industry and as a mother, we all just want a solution, and one that acts fast!
Us parents just want our kids to stop suffering and the doctors just want to find a solution to resolve the issue for hysterical parents.
Unfortunately that often leads to unnecessary prescribing of antibiotics and topical steroid creams.
They say only use it when its really bad, but let's be real! anything wrong is bad! Steroid creams should really ever be used for a maximum of 7 days, because after that your body starts developing a resistance which lead to more use of the cream or even increasing the strength, which leads to more resistance and so on and so forth!
Not to mention thinning of the skin!
it's a vicious circle that you wished you had never jumped on to begin with.
