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Sat-03-04-2021, 14:02 PM
I remember looking up information on creams, ointments etc and running across some information from people who had used steroid creams.
Red Skin Syndrome: People who use steroids long-term may develop red skin syndrome (RSS). When this happens, your medication will gradually become less and less effective at clearing your skin. Eventually, using these medications will cause your skin to turn red and itch or burn — even in places where you didn’t apply the steroid.
My understanding is that Red Skin Syndrome can occur if people over use steroid creams, then stop suddenly.
Since I knew that it could cause the skin to thin, I've always tried to be very cautious. I use it about.... 3-4 times per year. When things just get too uncomfortable I will use it for some temporary relief as I'm not on anything else at the moment.
I found that thread, it refers to TSW which I believe is the same thing. But steroid creams should be used sparingly. Here's the link TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal)
Red Skin Syndrome: People who use steroids long-term may develop red skin syndrome (RSS). When this happens, your medication will gradually become less and less effective at clearing your skin. Eventually, using these medications will cause your skin to turn red and itch or burn — even in places where you didn’t apply the steroid.
My understanding is that Red Skin Syndrome can occur if people over use steroid creams, then stop suddenly.
Since I knew that it could cause the skin to thin, I've always tried to be very cautious. I use it about.... 3-4 times per year. When things just get too uncomfortable I will use it for some temporary relief as I'm not on anything else at the moment.
I found that thread, it refers to TSW which I believe is the same thing. But steroid creams should be used sparingly. Here's the link TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal)
