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For many families, eczema is a common diagnosis. We’re told the skin is inflamed, itchy, and needs treatment. And the answer always seems to be the same: steroids ... creams, ointments, even oral medications if necessary. They’re prescribed without warnings, without a long-term plan, without explaining what happens when the body starts relying on them.

Then one day, the skin stops responding. What once “controlled” the flares no longer works. Instead, redness, burning, and peeling appear. The skin feels like it’s on fire, the itching is unbearable, and nights become endless. And doctors offer the same solution: more steroids.

This isn’t eczema. This is Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW).

A Silent Cycle That Has Trapped Thousands

TSW isn’t officially recognized in many places. It doesn’t have a medical diagnosis, a treatment plan, or the attention it deserves. Thousands around the world are going through it without even knowing what it is. They’re told it’s “severe dermatitis,” that they need “a stronger steroid,” that they’re overreacting.

But if you’ve been through it, you know the truth: the body is fighting to detox from something it never truly needed.

TSW Awareness Day: Speaking Up for Those Still Searching for Answers

Today, on TSW Awareness Day, we raise our voices for those still trapped in this cycle. For those who can’t find answers. For those who have been dismissed, minimized, and told their suffering isn’t real.

📢 Let’s talk about it. Let’s share information. Let’s make noise. The more awareness we create, the more people we can help.

If you or a loved one is struggling with TSW, know this: you’re not alone, and healing is possible. 💙