Recognise topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) as a medical condition.

Background

We urge Parliament to officially recognize Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) as a medical condition, ensure mandatory warnings on topical steroid prescriptions, fund research into safer eczema treatments, and provide medical training and support services for TSW sufferers.

Additional details

Thousands suffer from TSW misdiagnosis, experiencing severe withdrawal, pain, and disability. Patients are not warned about the risks, and doctors lack training to recognize TSW. Without recognition, sufferers are dismissed. Official recognition would lead to better treatment, research, and patient support.