Topical Steroid Withdrawal

So it has been quite awhile since I updated this blog. I honestly must admit, I almost forgot the existence of this blog till today, I received an email notification of a comment from a fellow eczema suffer who has benefitted from what I have shared through this blog.

I know I have been away for a really long time. I have lots to update you guys. Basically, 391 days ago, I made the decision to completely stay away from steroids. It's called Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). I realised that my skin NEVER got better whenever I followed the doctors' instructions to apply topical steroid.

It was journey of faith. Trusting that God will heal me. The first few months of TSW was hell. My skin was addicted to steroids and it was like withdrawing from a drug addiction. My skin felt like it was burning. It was red and raw. It is so easy to feel completely helpless and lousy about yourself in that state. I thank God that He has been faithful and good to me.

391 days later, my skin is so much more manageable. It has been the best I ever remember it to be. Eczema wasn't the problem. Steroids prescribed by doctors made it seem like a problem. There are many misinformed eczema warriors out there. I pray that they will be healed from eczema.

Dear Heavenly Father,

I thank You so much for always being there for me. For seeing me through the darkest seasons of my life. Father, I thank you for healing me and getting me through TSW. I pray that You will continue to empower me to boldly proclaim Your love and goodness in this dark and chaotic world. Father, I commit all the other eczema warriors into Your hands. Only You would know and understand the complete exasperation that we feel from time to time. I pray that You will strengthen us and help us through each day. Help us see ourselves in a way that You see us - Way beyond our skin.  Father, I pray that you will surround and bless each and every eczema warrior who may be searching for answers. May You reveal it to us in Your time. Thank You Father for this opportunity to share my life experience with the world. May it be a blessing to whoever who may come across this post.

In Jesus' Name we pray,
Amen!

Xoxo
Eczema Beauty