It’s been kind of rough today. Even though I am now in 4th month of topical steroid withdrawal, I am still feeling tired and itchy….a lot. I am still getting chills,  still getting flares and some swelling of my face and hands.  So far the rashes have eased from spreading but the flaking, occasional oozing… Continue reading Another Itchy Fatigued Day

My Topical Steroid Withdrawal Symptoms Okay folks now this is crazy. Besides occasional oozing, this one is the worst, the flaking off of dead skin. Not only that but the skin seems to be on a continuous roller coaster ride of flaking, oozing, itching and burning and don’t even ask me about the leathery look… Continue reading My Topical Steroid Withdrawal Symptoms

Okay now while you all know that I am a woman of color, I too have that dreaded “Red Skin Syndrome” now, except on my complexion is it just a deep brown.  Perhaps we should name it “Deep Brown Syndrome” for us? Anyway, my symptoms came on so quickly after I stopped using topical steroids… Continue reading The Beginning of Red Skin Syndrome

Yes! I finally made the decision to stop using topical steroids.  After many years of use they have now stopped working for me.  It will be a long painful journey for me but I am confident that I will be able to make it through.  I long to have pretty skin once again without the… Continue reading My First Day Off Topical Steroids