Which Foods Should A Psoriasis Patient Avoid?
Although a lot more research is needed to make a definite link between the inflammatory response of psoriasis and what we eat, there are certainly some foods which psoriasis sufferers...
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Never Had Eczema Before: What Triggers Eczema In Adults?
Although eczema is usually seen as a childhood disease which most sufferers grow out of, some people who had eczema as a child can flare up again in middle age...
What Does Topical Steroid Withdrawal Look Like on the Face
Symptoms of TSW on the face include: Flushed, red patches; rosacea Swollen eyes Pustules or pimples around the mouth Rash-like appearance Extreme sensitivity ‘Elephantine wrinkles’ Severe dryness Flaking or shedding...
How To Manage The Symptoms Of Topical Steroid Withdrawal
If you've been suffering from extreme side-effects of topical corticosteroids and have decided to stop using them, it’s important to make yourself comfortable and to manage the symptoms as best you...
3 Tips To Control Psoriasis Your GP Might Not Suggest
If you’re living with psoriasis your doctor is likely to suggest treatment in one or all of the following categories: Topical - emollients and/or topical steroids Phototherapy Systemic -...
What Are The Stages Of Topical Steroid Withdrawal?
Generally, symptoms start within a couple of weeks (and up to a couple of months) after discontinuing topical steroids. However, the sad truth about TSW (or Red Skin Syndrome/RSS) is...
What Is Topical Steroid Withdrawal?
TSW (also known as topical steroid withdrawal syndrome, red skin syndrome or RSS) is a condition that affects people who have stopped using topical steroids after a period of using...
Topical Steroid Side-Effects
Burning or stinging on application Worsening of an existing skin condition such as acne or rosacea Folliculitis (blocked hair ducts) Skin thinning (atrophy) Stretch marks (striae) Easy bruising and tearing...
What Is 'Topical Steroid Addiction'?
Topical steroid addiction is a common term for when the body becomes resistant to the effects of topical corticosteroids (‘steroid creams’). It is also referred to as TSA or Red Skin Syndrome (RSS),...
Is Vitamin A In Skincare Safe During Pregnancy?
Vitamin A is hugely important for both pregnant women and their growing babies. The good news is that most healthy women eating varied, balanced diets will have adequate levels and...
Treat Yourself To A Skin Salvation Smoothie
This recipe could be seen as edible Skin Salvation, full of the goodness of hemp seed, and free from ingredients that are most likely to trigger flare-ups.