“I think the biggest thing emotionally is, you're valid. You are seen. You are going through what you are going through. If a doctor says otherwise, know that you are not alone in that. There's a community behind you.” - Briana Banos 

In this extended episode, your hosts Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson will be discussing Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), also known as Red Skin Syndrome. They’ll cover what Topical Steroid Withdrawal is, along with the symptoms and severity of this condition. 

They are also joined by Briana Banos, an incredible filmmaker, who has Topical Steroid Withdrawal herself. Briana is now using her platform to advocate and raise awareness on this condition which has heavily impacted her life. She shares her powerful story and gives advice on how she has managed living with Topical Steroid Withdrawal whilst also sharing what more can be done to help those living with this long-term, devastating condition. 

This raw and emotional episode is not one to be missed and acts as a reminder that you are not alone. 

Useful resources and links: 

ITSAN – www.itsan.org 

Scratch That – https://scratchthat.org.uk 

National Eczema Society - https://eczema.org/

‘Preventable: Protecting Our Largest Organ’ Documentary - watch here 

Thank you to our kind sponsor AproDerm, who provide a range of emollients designed for the management of dry skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis and ichthyosis. 

Everyone’s skin is unique and what works for one person, may not work for another. That’s why AproDerm has developed the AproDerm Emollient Starter Pack. This pack contains all four of their emollients varying in their formulation, consistency and hydration, giving you the choice to find a routine that suits you.  

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We hope you find this podcast interesting and helpful. Please leave us a review or email info@aproderm.com with any feedback on this episode or suggestions on dermatology topics that you would like to hear about in future podcasts. 

The views expressed in this podcast are of Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson. Fontus Health has not influenced, participated, or been involved in the programme, materials, or delivery of educational content.