TSW

The TSW debate: Review the research and decide for yourself
The TSW debate: Review the research and decide for yourself
There is some debate as to whether Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), Red Skin Syndrome and Steroid Addiction exists. People claim to have it, many doctors say there is no scientific proof. This page contains... Read more...
What is red skin syndrome?
What is red skin syndrome?
Red Skin Syndrome is another name for topical steroid withdrawal (also referred to as TSW). In the 1970s it was referred to as 'topical steroid addiction'.    According to American researchers who... Read more...
Itchy dozen signs you have topical steroid withdrawal
Itchy dozen signs you have topical steroid withdrawal
What is topical steroid withdrawal?  Topical steroid withdrawal syndrome (TSWS or TSW) can occur when a person abruptly stops using topical steroids on their skin after years of frequent use.... Read more...
How to safely withdrawal from topical steroids
How to safely withdrawal from topical steroids
Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), also known as red skin syndrome, can occur when a person abruptly stops using topical steroids after months of frequent use. TSW is a controversial term... Read more...
Is topical steroid withdrawal real?
Is topical steroid withdrawal real?
Topical steroids - the wonder drug of the 1950s Topical steroids, also known as cortisone, TCS, and steroid creams, were introduced as a new ‘wonder drug’ for eczema back in... Read more...