The Truth About TSW: Could This Be Why Eczema Not Healing?

Like so many parents, we just wanted our daughter's eczema to go away. Those creams the doctor prescribed seemed like the answer... for a while. We were hoping for relief, never suspecting the enemy might be the very medicine meant to cure her. That's what happened to us… unknowingly pushing her towards a different kind of suffering – Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW).

Then came a moment of both hope and horror. I stumbled across an article from Mothership: ‘26-year-old S’porean woman living with rare skin condition: I thought it was ‘severe eczema’. The young lady's story hit like a hard punch to my face. The raw skin, the oozing sores, the endless flaking – it was a chilling 99.9% mirror of my daughter's experience. I asked my son to read the article, and he agreed the similarities were undeniable.

Fear and Determination

Frantically, I dug for information on International Topical Steroid Addiction Network (ITSAN) and Facebook groups. Each withdrawal story felt like a blow to the gut. Photos of suffering babies and children truly sank my heart. They couldn't even express the pain they were enduring. A heavy sigh escaped my lips as I could almost feel my daughter's future pain – it was terrifying.

With a heavy heart, I told my daughter about what I'd found, then asked her to read the article. Many who go through withdrawal find no quick fixes. No one can guarantee how long recovery will take. I braced myself and asked if she was ready to face this brutal process. To be honest, even I wasn't fully prepared.

On that day, August 2nd, 2020, my daughter made a courageous choice – no more steroids. She agreed to starting the withdrawal immediately, knowing that she could not delay the inevitable. She had long dreamed of a life beyond eczema, and now she had finally been given a chance to fully recover.

The withdrawal hit fast and furious, its effects evident within just 2-3 days. Her cries of pain tore at my heart. Thankfully, Jing Rui, ever helpful, offered advice and referred us to the Skin Health Centre after I reached out to her on Instagram.

We'll delve deeper into her treatments in our next post, but for now, let me share my daughter's favorite product for significant relief during her TSW: CJAY Rejuvenate Serum.

The Skin Health Centre used it after her treatment, and we were so impressed with the results that we purchased it for continued use at home. This gentle formula seemed to help with her damaged skin by:

• Reducing Flaking and Oozing: 

  Its lightweight texture may alleviate dryness and irritation, providing comfort without stinging.

• Supporting Skin Cell Regeneration: 
  Promoting the skin's natural ability for proliferation and wound healing, ultimately leading to healthier new skin.

• Forming a Protective Barrier: 
  Shielding sensitive skin from environmental factors that can worsen discomfort.

Importantly, its fragrance-free, alcohol-free, sulfate-free, and paraben-free formula didn't irritate her skin further, which was a major relief for us.

Use promo code ECZEMAEASE5 for 5% off your Rejuvenate Serum order! Valid for shipping to Singapore, HK, Australia, and New Zealand.

A Note to Parents and Warriors

If your child's eczema isn't responding to treatment, if the relief is always temporary, please research TSW. It's a devastating condition, often misdiagnosed.

_{Important Disclaimer: We are not a medical professional. This information is purely based on my daughter’s personal experiences and should not be taken as a replacement for medical advice. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your treatment plan.}