What is Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)?

Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) is a condition that can occur after discontinuing the use of topical corticosteroids, leading to severe skin reactions and other symptoms.

Why is the Hylton family fundraising for treatment in Thailand?

The family is fundraising to afford Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) treatment in Thailand for their daughter, Cha'rai, as they believe the NHS does not medically diagnose or offer adequate treatment for TSW.

How severe were Cha'rai's skin reaction symptoms?

Cha'rai's skin reaction was so severe that her parents had to vacuum up flakes five times daily, she experienced insomnia, hair loss, and widespread redness and swelling.

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Girl's Skin So Flaky Parents Hoov'd It Up Daily

16 Feb

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Summary

A nine-year-old's skin became so flaky it required constant vacuuming.
Parents suspect Topical Steroid Withdrawal after discontinuing cream.
Family fundraises for specialized treatment in Thailand.

Girl's Skin So Flaky Parents Hoov'd It Up Daily

A nine-year-old girl, Cha'rai Hylton, has suffered extreme skin reactions after her parents decided to stop her steroid cream treatment. Her skin became so severely "flaky" that her parents, Natasha and Cloron, reported needing to vacuum it up five times a day and change her bed sheets constantly. They believe she is experiencing Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), a condition that can occur after discontinuing topical corticosteroids.

Cha'rai was initially diagnosed with eczema at six months old. After a dermatologist referral at age five, she was prescribed a new steroid cream, which her mother felt was exacerbating her condition. Following the decision to cease the cream in May 2023, Cha'rai's skin broke out severely across her body.