Topical steroid withdrawal

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Dr. Marvin Rapaport first recognized 'Red Skin Syndrome' (RSS) at his UCLA clinic, where he established the connection between topical steroid use, cessation, and subsequent severe skin reactions. Dr Rapaport identified this as 'Topical Steroid Addiction' (TSA), a potential side effect from topical steroid use (iatrogenic condition). Red Skin Syndrome (RSS) became commonly known as Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). Currently, there is no global medical consensus on the existence, cause, or official naming of the condition. Dr. Kenji Sato, Japanese dermatologist at Hannan Chuo Hospital in Osaka, has pioneered TSA treatment through dedicated inpatient care as well as developed a No Moisture Therapy (NMT) protocol for patients to follow at home. Both Dr's Rapaport and Sato note that atopic dermatitis has a natural tendency to self-heal over time. The condition has been reported in people who apply topical steroids for 2 weeks or longer and then discontinue use. Symptoms affect the skin and...

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