Back in 2019, we were still unfamiliar with Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) or Topical Steroid Addiction (TSA). We also believe many doctors and dermatologists are unaware that Steroids will cause addiction because steroids seem to effectively clear the flare-up skin.
On Parent’s day, July 28 , 2019, celebrated with a lunch buffet, but the day didn't go as planned. My daughter was shivering excessively and looked unwell, prompting a visit to the nearest GP.
Concerned by her extremely red skin and shivering, the doctor suggested hospitalization, noting that shivering could indicate potential sepsis—a life-threatening condition!
The doctor quickly wrote us the referral letter and we rush to the hospital. She was immediately admitted, and a group of dermatologist came to check her skin conditions, and perform various tests. They diagnosed it was an extreme and infected flare-up of atopic eczema.
We later learned that Red Skin Syndrome (RSS) and shivering is a common symptoms of Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). Shivering is caused by the body’s inability to thermoregulate due to the effects of prolonged steroid use.
During her hospital stay, my daughter received heavy doses of steroids for three days. Her whole body was being buttered with steroids. Although we disliked the reliance on steroids, we were relieved to see her skin improve.
We were pleased when the doctors announced she could be discharged when they came to check her on the third day. We felt that the doctors and nurses were genuinely happy about my daughter’s recovery.
Usually, showering was agonizing for her, as the water felt like acid on her skin. Nevertheless, I ensured she bathed regularly to maintain hygiene and prevent infections.
Instead of screaming in pain, she joyfully sang in the bathroom for 45 minutes on her last day of hospital stay—a stark contrast to her usual quick showers of less than five minutes. I had to interrupt her when a nurse informed us that the bathroom was flooding.
Finally, she was discharged with a long prescription including:
Topical Steroids: Betamethasone 0.025%, 0.1%
Oral Steroids: Prednisolone 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg
Antibiotics: Tetracycline
Antihistamine: Hydroxyzine HCI 25 mg
Others: Asthma inhaler, paracetamol, supplements, moisturizer, shower gel,...
However, her clear skin lasted only about a month before her skin flared-up again...
Hi @eczemaease,
Welcome to Steemit 🙋♂️
I see you've been greeted in the Newcomers' Community by @adeljose and have already found the Healthy Steem community which is where I think will best suit your content.
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I'd suggest reading the 2 newly pinned posts in the Newcomers' Community which contain lots of guides and tips to help you get settled quickly.
@edgargonzalez - this user's been validated via their Facebook account where you can also confirm her identity if you wish 👍 Our approach to Newcomers has recently been relaunched, so please don't rely upon the Newcomers' Community for "KYC" type checks.
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Greetings friend and welcome to this community and to steemit, I see you are a new user and I must guide you so that you follow the regular channels within this ecosystem The first thing you must do is your presentation of achievement 1, which you will find in the #newcomer community.
where you must Make a personal post so that the steemit team verifies you and we know that you are actually human and real You must also use the newcomer tag for 3 months I want to remind you that Steemit does not tolerate plagiarism, abuse of content or photos.Your publication must be embellished using the codes.
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Hola @edgargonzalez
Por favor, consulte las noticias en Newcomers' Community. Alentamos a los recién llegados a ser activos y a dejarse guiar por los líderes y moderadores de la comunidad.
Gracias por la atención que pueden brindar.
Saludos.
Cc- @aaliarubab , @suboohi, @sahmie, @khursheedanwar, @mesola, @oneidaa, @dexsyluz.
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Thank you for tagging me, I will be available to guide any newbies that needs my assistance
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Thank you so much Friend , noted. A very good initiative taken by Newcomer Team. We are enthusiastically ready to guide all our newbies. Thank you.
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Gracias amiga! Información leída!! Cómo siempre con la disponibilidad de querer ayudar y guiar a los usuarios nuevos!
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Thank you friend for this mentoring, we noted and are doing with all who need help .
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Thank you so much for this update. I will try my best to educate the newbies.
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Thanks for bringing our attention to that update.I am already guiding newcomers,where ever guidance needs and in future too will try my best to guide newbies
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