Recognise topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) as a medical condition.
We urge Parliament to officially recognize Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) as a medical condition, ensure mandatory warnings on topical steroid prescriptions, fund research into safer eczema treatments, and provide medical training and support services for TSW sufferers.
Signatures
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Government response threshold (10,000) · 21/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 21/100,000
- 07 APR 2025Petition rejectedirrelevant
The Government is not responsible for determining what constitutes a medical condition. Diagnosis and treatment of patients is a matter for the NHS and individual clinicians. You may wish to sign the following petition: Review the prescribing and sale of topical corticosteroids https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/702135
- 06 MAR 2025Petition created
Background
Thousands suffer from TSW misdiagnosis, experiencing severe withdrawal, pain, and disability. Patients are not warned about the risks, and doctors lack training to recognize TSW. Without recognition, sufferers are dismissed. Official recognition would lead to better treatment, research, and patient support.