Clear Skin or Risk? The Steroid Dilemma for Eczema
Topical steroid addiction and withdrawal remains divisive among dermatologists but some families claim that quitting these creams was the key to recovery.
A growing cohort of parents, patients, and researchers are calling for wider recognition of topical steroid withdrawal. Illustration by The Epoch Times, Shutterstock
Kate learned about topical steroid withdrawal when her son Alex stopped growing, and she took him off his eczema cream.
Alex’s eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, began in infancy with small, itchy patches on his wrists and hands—a condition Kate, a seasoned nurse, was familiar with. Following the doctor’s advice, she applied a mild corticosteroid cream. The relief was temporary.
