Help Becky get her life back!

Hi everyone, for those of you who don’t know me, I’m Becky and I have been battling topical steroid withdrawal for the past 4 1/2 years.

I have used topical and oral steroids (as directed by doctors and dermatologists) to manage my eczema since a child. Unfortunately, the long term use of steroids have made my skin worse and put me into a serious drug withdrawal, known as Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW).

This condition has left me house bound, unable to sleep, in extreme pain and discomfort as my skin continues to have rebound flares. Daily I suffer from inflamed burning skin, a bone-deep itch, skin lacerations, oozing and crusting. Along with battling multiple skin infections due to the damage the withdrawal has caused to my skin.

I have tried everything. I have seen dermatologists and naturopaths, I have tried immunosuppressants, light therapy and creams, supplements, diet changes, testing, only to find myself still in this life controlling condition.

I have become so unwell that I struggle to work and I don't have much of a life outside of my home. I am unable to do the things I love, and I am constantly missing out on events like celebrations and weddings.

I am now raising funds to head to Thailand to receive Cold Atmospheric Plasma Therapy. This is proving to be very successful for TSW sufferers and is highly effective in reversing skin thinning from steroid use. After speaking with multiple people who have received treatment, I am confident this will give me my life back.