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What is TSW? Researchers Close In on a Definition, Treatment

The Dermatology Digest

Specifically, protracted neuroinflammatory symptoms distinguish TSW from eczema. People who have stopped topical steroid treatment and meet the criteria may be diagnosed by practitioners as having TSW. To better understand TSW, the researchers evaluated a previous survey that included 1,889 adults with symptoms similar to eczema.

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Eyelid Eczema (Eyelid Dermatitis) Prevention & Treatment Options

West Lake Dermatology

Eyelid eczema, also known as eyelid dermatitis, is a skin condition that affects the delicate skin around the eyes. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options can help those affected manage this condition effectively. What is Eyelid Eczema (Eyelid Dermatitis)? What is Eyelid Eczema (Eyelid Dermatitis)?

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What is TSW? New Study Seeks Clarity on Topical Steroid Withdrawal

The Dermatology Digest

TSW commonly described as extremely red and painful skin arising when cortisone cream treatment is tapered or stopped. The new study targeted adults with atopic eczema, a group that often uses cortisone cream, who also identified as having TSW. A majority of the participants described concurrent symptoms of both atopic eczema and TSW.

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Survey: Chronic Hand Eczema Affects Patients’ Emotional, Social and Occupational Well-Being

The Dermatology Digest

dermatology providers agree that moderate-to-severe chronic hand eczema (CHE) has a strong impact on patients work and home life, according to the second phase of the survey sponsored by LEO Pharma Inc. Ninety-five percent of U.S. See Part 1 of the survey here.) Unmet Needs To date, there are no topical therapies approved by the U.S.

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Investigating the Use of Topical Ruxolitinib in Chronic Hand Eczema

The Dermatology Digest

Significantly more patients who applied ruxolitinib cream 1.5% (Opzelura, Incyte) twice daily achieved Investigator’s Global Assessment-Chronic Hand Eczema (IGA-CHE) treatment success at Week 16 when compared to patients who received vehicle.

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Eczema & Steroids: Balancing Clear Skin Benefits with Potential Health Risks (2025)

Aesthetics Advisor

Kate learned about topical steroid withdrawal when her son Alex stopped growing, and she took him off his eczema cream. Alexs eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, began in infancy with small, itchy patches on his wrists and handsa condition Kate, a seasoned nurse, was familiar with. After six months, his eczema was completely gone.

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Survey Snapshot: Chronic Hand Eczema's Clinical Burden, Treatment Gaps, and Patient Impact Revealed

Dermatology Times

We review survey data revealing diagnostic confusion, treatment gaps, and the emotional, social, and occupational toll of moderate to severe chronic hand eczema.

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