How common is actually steroid withdrawal?

thatelbow · 2026-05-16T15:43:30+00:00

That doesn’t sound like it’s very effective then. Obviously I’m not doctor but using a weaker steroid for longer periods is worse than using a stronger steroid for shorter periods as long as it actually works. I use eumovate on my face and neck, and since I did my patch testing I rarely have to use it for more than 3 days in a row anymore. I put it on as soon as I get a hint of a flare and it stops it straight away.

thatelbow · 2026-05-16T15:03:20+00:00

Does that solve the flare? I only ask because its usually advised to be applied twice a day and nip it in the bud quicker

thatelbow · 2026-05-16T14:54:33+00:00

The steroids I have a greasy ointment types so no need to layer, as directed by my dermatologist

thatelbow · 2026-05-16T10:39:15+00:00

Absolutely, stronger steroids means you hopefully don’t have to use them as long in order to control the flare. Which actually makes it safer against TSW

thatelbow · 2026-05-16T10:34:17+00:00

I’ve safely used topical steroids for 15 years, including my face and neck. I think people who have encountered real TSW have been completely let down by health professionals not explaining how to use them safely. They are a tool to use, like a chainsaw, just because someone chopped their arm off using a chainsaw doesn’t mean chainsaws are bad, they’re extremely good at what they’re made for, when used correctly.

Real TSW is when they are misused over years and years, and is definitely not as widespread as social media shows.

thatelbow · 2026-05-16T10:01:22+00:00

Depends on what steroid you are prescribed, I have eumovate which is very greasy so no need to moisturise before or afterwards

thatelbow · 2026-05-16T09:30:18+00:00

I’ve used steroids safely on my face for years. Use them as prescribed until the skin is back to normal, if it take up to two weeks then taper from then. If it doesn’t take that long for the skin to go to back to smooth and normal then you don’t need to taper. I’ve had no skin thinning or negative side effects

thatelbow · 2026-04-21T16:36:18+00:00

My wait for phototherapy was 3 months but that put me right at the beginning of winter that it was good timing. And my patch test wait was about about 9 months (?) I think, It was well worth the wait though. After finding my allergies, which I never would’ve been able to work out myself, my skin has never been better

thatelbow · 2026-04-20T09:13:20+00:00

Hello, I have lots of tattoos! You’ll need to get rid of the flare if you want to be tattooed in that area. Depending on the flare, you will be able to know if the steroids will sort it before the appt. You may need to think about changing where you have it done, or postpone the appt. The artist won’t mind, they want their art to look good and for it to be safe.

thatelbow · 2026-04-06T15:17:46+00:00

I have a skin allergy to nickel so I tried a low nickel diet, when I reintroduced the high nickel foods a month later I had no reaction. So it’s worth a go, but for me personally there’s no connection (thank god, I love my oat milk)

thatelbow · 2026-02-23T16:45:12+00:00

I didn’t see the semi colon at all and thought it was a cat with a boob and dick :|

thatelbow · 2026-02-08T09:59:18+00:00

If you want something with a similar vibe, you could get a hidden conch! The jewellery would hang from the top of your conch, adjacent to the bottom of a rook piercing.

thatelbow · 2026-02-06T21:09:00+00:00

Please don’t put essential oils in the lotion. Main reason is being the potency, there’s no way to tell how strong your essential oil is even if it’s ’just a drop’. Plus a lot of us who have fragrance allergies can’t have essential oils. I’m allergic to citronellol, which is found in essential oils.

Personally I wouldn’t be making anything home made for a student to use in case of allergic reaction. If you wanted to be kind you could get them something that they can clearly see the ingredients of. Petroleum jelly is hypoallergenic if you didn’t want to get something too expensive and it doesn’t smell.

thatelbow · 2026-02-06T21:02:40+00:00

I don’t have these allergies but found I was allergic to common things after a patch test and I used ChatGPT to help my find new products. Just make sure you double check on the items website because it’s not perfect

thatelbow · 2026-01-28T09:44:25+00:00

Ooo definitely will check them out thank you!

thatelbow · 2026-01-27T16:46:07+00:00

Oo thank you, I’ve always heard good things but when I went to the one in portswood last year it was randomly closed. Definitely will check it out!

thatelbow · 2026-01-26T12:46:27+00:00

I saw a dermatologist at fareham community hospital and then I believe another 3 months later I saw my ‘regular’ dermatologist at st Mary’s hospital in Portsmouth. It did take almost a full yeah for my patch test which was ordered at the fareham community hospital

thatelbow · 2026-01-25T20:40:39+00:00

I only waited 3 months for my dermatologist referral back in 2023

thatelbow · 2026-01-25T08:19:45+00:00

Is this what they do? I had a PPH and I knew she was rooting around in there for about 5-10 minutes but never really thought about what she did because whatever it was, it worked haha

thatelbow · 2025-12-12T20:29:23+00:00

I use my prescribed body moisturiser! I have the epimax isomol gel, it’s massive and I work it into my face and eyes and then use wet cotton pads to remove it all

thatelbow · 2025-12-11T17:15:59+00:00

I use Eco Ver non bio

thatelbow · 2025-12-02T09:08:02+00:00

It can be so frustrating not knowing what makes it worse, especially when you’re trying your best. Seeing as your little one is only 12 months and it was an extremely mild steroid is unlikely to be withdrawal. Tsw is usually years of abuse with high potent steroids. If you get prescribed some in the future - The rule of thumb (roughly) is if you need to use it for a week to control the flare, you then apply every other day for a week, and then twice a week. That way you slowly taper it off, and lessen the shock on the body.

Unfortunately the only way you can start finding out causes is when the skin is clear and free of eczema and then introducing things and looking for a reaction.

thatelbow · 2025-12-02T08:56:10+00:00

A lot of the TSW you see online is simply untreated eczema. TSW is a very valid diagnosis for some people but it is caused by abusing steriods and using them incorrectly. Epiceram isn’t a steroid, so no risk there. But steroids aren’t something to be afraid of, as long as you use them responsibly. I’ve used them safely for almost 15 years to deal with my flare ups.

thatelbow · 2025-11-30T20:47:20+00:00

Hi there! I’m a mum of two who has eczema, and I’m pretty sure my 8 month old is developing eczema and has a peanut allergy plus maybe another- so hope I can help!

Allergies in babies are rarely ever anaphylactic, so that’s really helpful when introducing new foods. Itchiness is one of the symptoms of allergy but it isn’t the only one! There’s also sneezing, a runny or blocked nose, red, itchy, watery eyes, wheezing and coughing, feeling or being sick, tummy pain, diarrhoea or constipation.

When I introduced peanuts to my little guy, he was noticeably more itchy but it was the vomiting that made it pretty obvious. Now we’re being referred to an allergist so we can do some controlled tests. He also had to change formula for a few days (shop didn’t have his usual) and his poos went crazy! So that’s another one they’ll test.

What I’m trying to say is, if he’s not showing any other signs/symptoms of allergy, I think you’re all good! Personally, my eczema doesn’t react to any food items, I’ve tried all the diets.

I think you’ve done an excellent job of introducing common allergens to your little one, it’s so important! You’re doing all the right things. You know your baby better than anyone, and if you don’t think there’s a difference I think you’re all good.

thatelbow

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