Topical Steroid Withdrawal
Topical steroid withdrawal is not fully understood as a syndrome.
Research overview
Topical corticosteroids are a common treatment for eczema. Whilst evidence suggests that they are generally effective and safe treatments for most people, there are some people who experience adverse reactions.
Topical steroid withdrawal is not fully understood as a syndrome, but the have recognised that withdrawal reactions can occur if topical corticosteroids are “used very often or continually for a prolonged time”.
Due to the lack of good quality research on Topical Steroid Withdrawal and lack of consensus amongst healthcare professionals and organisations, patients who experience adverse reactions to topical corticosteroids often struggle to access appropriate support or recognition from the healthcare system.
Our team is committed to working with patients and healthcare professionals to deliver research to support people with Topical Steroid Withdrawal and people with concerns about using topical corticosteroids.
Ongoing projects
Navigating Primary Care with Topical Steroid Withdrawal
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Talk TSW – Talking Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) in Healthcare Consultations
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A mixed methods study to better understand the barriers and facilitators when communicating about Topical Corticosteroids (TCSs) and Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) in health care consultations. This will aid the development of a communication consultation tool, supporting both Health Care Professionals (HCPs) and patients to better communicate in health care consultations about Topical Corticosteroids (TCSs) and Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW).
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Navigating Primary Care with Topical Steroid Withdrawal
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A qualitative study to understand the lived experiences of Topical Steroid Withdrawal and navigating primary care with Topical Steroid Withdrawal.
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This project is conducted in partnership with TSW patient advocacy group and patient charity the .
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