A woman who treated her eczema with topical steroid cream says that within just six months of using it, the steroids had 'eaten away' at her skin 'beyond repair'. Nicole Mackenzie, from Glasgow, Scotland, began using the cream just over one year ago and says it ended up 'burning' her skin so badly that she can no longer recognise herself in the mirror.
The 'heartbroken' 26-year-old claims her body's reaction to the steroid cream has left her in '10 times more pain' than she ever was with her eczema, and admits she can barely move or leave her own house.
According to the National Eczema Association, Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) is a serious potential side effect of using topical steroids. It can lead to a number of debilitating withdrawal symptoms, including oozing, pus-filled bumps, swelling, and burning sensations.
