'Topical steroid withdrawal after treating eczema left me feeling worthless'
04.05.2022 - 18:13
/ ok.co.uk
For 26 year old Megan Crome from London, eczema is something that she’s dealt with for the majority of her life. But after years of using topical steroid cream to calm down her painful skin, she is currently experiencing topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) - a condition that affects some people when they stop using the treatment.
While most people who use topical steroid cream won’t experience TSW, in rare instances some, like Megan, some develop symptoms including swelling and insomnia. As outlined by a government review: “When used correctly, topical corticosteroid medicines are safe and effective treatments for skin disorders.
“However, if used very often or continually for a prolonged time, there have been reports of withdrawal reactions after they are stopped.” Here, Megan shares her story exclusively with OK! ... Become an OK! VIP and see all our exclusives - for free! Become an OK! VIP and you will unlock access to all of our big exclusives...
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As I got older, my issues continued to get worse and my first year of secondary school was accompanied by a stronger prescription.Though it worked, after a few years of clear skin a flare up when I was 18 meant that I was back on the creams once again. I’d always assumed that I’d grow out of my eczema but
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