Tag: rash
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Grace’s T.S.W. Journey
We all may be walking beside each other, but our stories are never the same. Name: Grace Beeby Age: 31 Work: Practice Manager Date of Withdrawal: July 6th, 2020 What type(s) of steroids did you use? Hydrocortisone – both cream and ointment, Beta cream, Mometasone, Dermol (some others when I was younger but I can’t…
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From Across the Pond
Hello loves! From down under, to state side, we have finally made our last round — across the pond! When it comes to this last leg of the tour, funding is imperative. If I am not able to raise all of the funds needed, I may have to cut off part of the US/UK tour,…
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From The States
Hello loves! From March to April, we get to see all of our Australian and New Zealand rockstars, but once June hits, we are on to North America! On this stretch of the documentary, we will be seeing more doctors/leaders than advocates (which is exciting!), and I can’t wait to finally meet some of these…
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Jen’s T.S.W. Journey
We all may be walking beside each other, but our stories are never the same. Name: Jennifer Powers Age: 36 Work: Self employed/Coaching business, but business has suffered majorly due to TSW Date of Withdrawal: Dec 1, 2021 What type(s) of steroids did you use? Protopic, Elidel, Elicon, Prednisone, and many others (*did not specify…
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Meet Beth
Date of withdrawal: July 19, 2020 Birthday: December 13, 1989 What is … your favorite Starburst flavor? The green one, whichever flavor that is! your favorite book? Behind Closed Doors, B. A. Paris (love a thriller) your favorite Robin Williams movie? Ms. Doubtfire,dear! your biggest weakness (not physical)? Not trusting my strength at times Your…
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Censored Skin
At the beginning of October, I gave in and downloaded Tik Tok. I didn’t want another app that would essentially suck up my time, but it was Eczema Awareness Month, and I wanted to reach as many people as possible. Hence, my Tik Tok account went live. I had no idea what I was doing.…
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Perfection is a Sickness
I always thought it was everyday people who perpetuated the need to have beautiful skin. To have it glow, be silky-smooth, and never have a blemish in sight. But maybe I am wrong. Maybe it starts inside a doctor’s office. Ever since being diagnosed with Topical Steroid Withdrawal almost eight years ago, it’s as if…
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Meet Bri
Date of withdrawal: 1/25/15 Birthday: October 30, 1988 What is … your favorite Starburst flavor? Orange your favorite book? The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry your favorite Robin Williams movie? Mrs. Doubtfire your biggest weakness (not physical)? Imposter Syndrome Your biggest pet peeve? Not knocking before opening a door Would you rather … play…