The Steroid Trap: How Topical Steroid Withdrawal Destroyed My Skin & Confidence

EP 34. Are you using topical steroids to manage eczema, psoriasis, or other chronic skin inflammation? In this deeply personal solo episode of Well Done, I share my battle with topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), a condition triggered by long-term steroid use that left my skin inflamed and my confidence shattered.I dive into the science of how steroids create skin dependency, the risks of steroid overuse, and how the very thing that is supposed to help is actually making things worse. I also get into the connection between stress, inflammation, and healing and open up about what it was like to live with a visible, chronic skin condition in a beauty-obsessed world.You'll discover:What's happening when your topical steroids stop working and how long-term use can cause a withdrawal or rebound effectWhat really happens to your skin barrier when you suppress inflammationWhy visible skin conditions can deeply impact mental health and self-worthThe stress-inflammation cycle that keeps you from healingThe mind-body approach to healing and how subconscious beliefs impact our ability to healWarning signs of potential topical steroid withdrawal (TSW)Resources:ITSAN: International Topical Steroid Awareness NetworkDocumentaries: Preventable and Still Preventable by Briana BanosYou Are the Placebo by Dr. Joe DispenzaBecoming Supernatural by Dr. Joe DispenzaThe Energy Codes by Dr. Sue MorterSupport the showJOIN MY EMAIL LISTLiked this episode? Share with a friend or leave a comment or review!Follow the show: https://www.instagram.com/thewelldonepod/Follow me, your host: https://www.instagram.com/iamkatvong/Have a topic suggestion or want to nominate a guest? Email:[email protected]