We think research on TSW is crucial in creating diagnostic criteria, also to inform prevalence and aid in prevention. There’s growing awareness about the potential side effects of topical steroids, but until there is more action to address this, we are concerned patients will continue to suffer.
We urge funding allocation for the following:
1. Research to establish: susceptibility, diagnostic criteria, variations in expression, patient experiences/history of steroid use, and suggested maximum dosage.
2. Mental health support is crucial due to often severe psychological challenges faced alongside physical symptoms.
3. Education for GPs and dermatologists on TSW to support patients currently suffering and aid in preventing future cases.
We need your help to make a difference. By signing and sharing this petition on your social networks, you can help amplify our message and raise awareness about this important issue. Together, we can ensure that TSW sufferers receive the support and attention they deserve.
Please take a moment to sign the petition https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/658458 and share it with your friends, family, and followers on social media. Every signature and share brings us closer to our goal of advocating for change and supporting TSW sufferers.
Thank you for your support and for helping us spread the word.
BIG LOVE ITCHY GANG X
side note: been trying get this out for over a month! kept going back and forth with petitions people, feel at a happy medium. Also, there is another petition running, support that one here.
While both petitions are related to the use of topical corticosteroids, they address distinct aspects of the issue. Running them concurrently could be beneficial as they complement each other: the first petition aims to address prescribing practices to prevent withdrawal reactions, while the second focuses on supporting those already experiencing withdrawal symptoms and advancing research in this area. This dual approach could help raise awareness, advocate for change, and provide support for affected individuals comprehensively.
Itch N Bitch 