Facing topical steroid withdrawal TSW – health matters
TSW – topical withdrawal syndrome
Facing up to withdrawal from topical steroids
By Mary C. Smith, RN, MSN; Susan Nedorost, MD; and Brandie Tackett, MD
“Topical corticosteroids applied to the face to treat these symptoms can cause steroid rosacea and steroid addiction syndrome, resulting in new symptoms that perpetuate the topical steroid usage.” “withdrawal … which is called steroid addiction syndrome.”
” The best time to prevent … is when topical corticosteroids are first prescribed.”
” Getting the red out”
” Uncovering steroid rosacea”
” Stopping the cycle”
” Patient teaching”
Call to Action: “Learn to recognize this condition”
