08/04/2026
Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) is finally starting to get the recognition it deserves, and thanks to .nonprofit and some amazing TSW warriors sharing awareness, we are starting to see emerging research on the condition, and a diagnostic criteria!
When I went through TSW 10 years ago (almost to the day), there were very little resources available. I struggled to find medical professionals that acknowledged the condition. I was repeatedly told to use steroids as what I was experiencing was just ‘severe eczema’.
Although we have a long way to go, finally we are starting to see some research articles emerge on the mechanisms behind TSW, as well as diagnostic criteria and treatment options.
This means we are one step closer to understanding the drivers of TSW, and possible alternative treatment options.
I thought I’d break down the research and explain what it means for TSW sufferers 🩵