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Steroid Cream Overuse Devastates Electrician's Life
17 Mar
Summary
- Electrician Callum used steroid cream for a year without warnings.
- He lost six stone and was unable to hold his newborn daughter.
- Callum spent £10,000 on CAP therapy and is now 80% healed.
A year-long prescription of steroid cream, intended to treat blemishes, led to a severe health crisis for Callum, an electrician. He alleges he received no warnings regarding the risks of prolonged use, which is typically recommended for no more than five days. The overuse resulted in excruciating pain, making it difficult to eat and causing a significant weight loss of six stone.
Callum's skin condition deteriorated rapidly after he stopped using the cream. His face, chest, arms, and legs developed painful sores, leading to hospitalisation and intensive treatments including oral steroids and antibiotics. The severe flare-ups forced him to leave his job and become bedbound for six months, missing his daughter's birth and being unable to hold her due to the pain.
Seeking recovery, Callum has undergone 20 sessions of cold atmospheric plasma (CAP) therapy, costing £10,000. This private treatment, which reduces inflammation and promotes healing, has resulted in an 80% recovery. He requires further sessions for his hands and face, hoping to regain his health fully and manage his skin's condition long-term.
