What is TSW? New Study Seeks Clarity on Topical Steroid Withdrawal
The Dermatology Digest
JANUARY 14, 2025
What is topical steroid withdrawal (TSW)? A national research group in Sweden set out to better define TSW, which is not an established diagnosis. Despite the lack of clarity on the phenomenon, social media is propelling TSW into the spotlight. The hashtag #topicalsteroidwithdrawal amassed more than 600 million views on TikTok. TSW commonly described as extremely red and painful skin arising when cortisone cream treatment is tapered or stopped.
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