Can routines and practices assist with the healing process of topical steroid withdrawal?

People suffering from topical steroid withdrawal try various routines and products to assist in their recovery process. The most common question asked among support groups, forums and online communities is if another person has tried a routine or action and if was it effective for their skin.

The below data is crowd sourced information, directly from people who have suffered or are suffering from topical steroid withdrawal.
The biggest factor of healing from topical steroid withdrawal is time. It is important to understand that each human body is unique and has their own unique healing journey.

Some products and routines that work for some people, may not work for others.

products and routines for topical steroid withdrawal
IMPORTANT
This information should not be taken as medical advice nor replace any medical treatment and advice from your doctor. There are many complexities involved in topical steroid withdrawal. Time is the biggest factor for healing topical steroid withdrawal. The solutions on this website are suggested by the community to help mitigate the inflammation, pain and suffering during the withdrawal period, but not cure topical steroid withdrawal. Currently there is no medical cure for topical steroid withdrawal.

 

 

Air Humidifier

Potential benefits for topical steroid withdrawal healing:

  • It can assist in reducing itching
  • It can assist in reducing skin flaking 
  • Adds moisture into the atmosphere, indirectly adding moisture to the skin too

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Air Purifier

Potential benefits for topical steroid withdrawal healing:

  • Assists in clearing  indoor pollutants like mould or bacteria
  • Assists in removing allergens in the environment that could worsen symptoms of topical steroid withdrawal
  • Improves the air quality which can be beneficial for asthmatic people

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Cotton Gloves

Potential benefits for topical steroid withdrawal healing:

  • Protects hands from allergens
  • Helps control skin damage caused by scratching, especially habitual scratching during sleep
  • Can be used as a layer between the skin and latex gloves when doing chores

 

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Cold Showers

Potential benefits for topical steroid withdrawal healing:

  • Reduces inflammation on the skin
  • Boosts immune system
  • Improves circulation
  • Calms itchy skin

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Dead Sea Salt Baths

Potential benefits for topical steroid withdrawal healing:

  • Can improve skin barrier function
  • Rich in magnesium
  • Reduces inflammation

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Diet & Nutrition

Potential benefits for topical steroid withdrawal healing:

  • Assists in reducing inflammation and flare ups
  • Assists in detoxification
  • Boost immune system

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Ice Packs

Potential benefits for topical steroid withdrawal healing:

  • Reduces swelling and inflammation on the skin
  • Calms itchy skin

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Intermittent Fasting

Potential benefits for topical steroid withdrawal healing:

  • Can assist in detoxification
  • Can assist in building a stronger immune system
  • Reduces the rate of skin protein glycation

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No Moisture Treatment

Potential benefits for topical steroid withdrawal healing:

  • Allows the body to regain its full use of Cortisol without any artificial additives
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Oatmeal Baths

Potential benefits for topical steroid withdrawal healing:

  • Can assist in restoring and maintaining the pH balance of the skin
  • Can assist in protecting the moisture barrier of the skin
  • Can assist in soothing itching, irritated skin
  • Note: Do not try an oatmeal bath if you allergic to oats

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Wim Hof Method

Potential benefits for topical steroid withdrawal healing:

  • Reduces inflammation throughout the whole body
  • Boosts immune system
  • Improves oxygen circulation
  • Reduces anxiety and depression

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Products and routines in discovery: Water Filter, Himalayan Salt Lamp.

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More products and routines will be added to this page once it receives feedback from more than 10 people.

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