An Overview of TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal)

An Overview of TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal):

Exploring corticosteroid addiction and withdrawal from a medical and patient perspective

Dr Heba Khaled BDS BSc (Hons)

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0:00 - Intro
0:30 - My TSW history
1:45 - Corticosteroids and Topical Steroid Withdrawal
4:17 - Early stages of TSW
5:32 - Progression of early stage TSW into a flare
5:53 - Treatments available
6:41 - Eczema vs TSW
8:27 - Symptom Gallery
8:28 - Atrophy
9:15 - Extreme dryness, shedding, flaking, tightness, cracking, peeling
10:16 - TSW: A vascular (blood vessel) issue
12:03 - Hyperpigmentation/ Hypopigmentation
13:13 - Redness and hyperpigmentation along blood vessels
14:24 - Vasodilation complications
15:06 - Oedema
15:50 - Oozing
16:54 - Crusting
17:54 - Vasomotor (non-allergic) rhinitis
18:46 - Lymphatic system involvement
19:38 - Wounds and scabs
20:37 - TSW, infection & inflammation
22:19 - Eye complications
22:29 - Nerve injury
23:24 - Neuropathic symptoms in TSW
24:58 - Scratching that itch
25:25 - Hypersensitivity
25:42 - TSW and water
26:30 - TSW and moisture
27:03 - Hormonal symptoms; insomnia
27:25 - Fatigue
27:43 - Appetite disturbance
27:58 - TSW and menstruation
28:16 - Hair issues
29:01 - Later stages
29:20 - Mental health
31:21 - Examples of TSW
31:25 - Babies and toddlers
32:14 - TSW in a baby
32:50 - TSW in a toddler
33:39 - TSW in pets (dogs)
34:34 - TSW from non-topical corticosteroids
35:58 - Recap on TSW
36:19 - Conclusion
37:34 - References