May 20, 2021
195: Is There Hope For Thin Skin From Topical Steroid Cream Use? w/ Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov
Did you know that topical steroids can cause thinning of the skin, especially if they are used incorrectly on areas that are already thin to begin with? My guest today, Hadar Lev-Tov, MD, MAS, is an…
April 22, 2021
191: Personal Journey with No Moisture Therapy + Topical Steroid Withdrawal w/ Hahn Byol Chang
For many people who have been struggling with eczema for years, using topical steroids on a regular basis has become a part of life. What you may not know is that trying to stop steroids after years…
February 4, 2021
180: How Hormones Impact Your Immune System + Skin Health w/ Heather Zwickey, PhD
Did you know that your hormones and immune system have a complex relationship? This relationship can impact how often we get sick, why women are more prone to autoimmune conditions than men, why more…
December 22, 2020
174: When Topical Steroid Withdrawal Gets Complicated
The topic of topical steroids is a tricky one… very controversial these days for some who’ve discovered that their body has become addicted. As you know, I’ve covered Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)…
October 1, 2020
162: Loss + Trauma Associated With Topical Steroid Withdrawal w/ Kathryn Tullos
Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) can cause chaos in the body. But it can also begin to affect one's emotional health, as well as their relationships. My guest today, Kathryn Tullos is a Registered…
August 20, 2020
156: Recovering From Topical Steroid Withdrawal w/ Briana Banos
If you've been following the show for a while, you've heard me talk about Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). I find it fascinating, which is why I was so thrilled to talk to today's guest, Briana…
July 30, 2020
153: Steroids + Cortisol: How To Pinpoint Adrenal Problems w/ Dr. Carrie Jones
Adrenal insufficiency is a relatively new term for when the adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol. Did you know that steroids can play a role in cortisol suppression? My guest today is Dr.…
May 28, 2020
144: How Chinese Medicine Can Help Topical Steroid Withdrawal w/ Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman, DACM
Topical Steroid Withdrawal is becoming more well known, but many Western medicine practitioners don't adequately recognize or treat it. My guest today will explain how Eastern medicine can help. My…
April 16, 2020
132: What is Topical Steroid Withdrawal? w/ Kathryn Tullos
Many steroid (topical, oral, etc.) users are not given clear guidelines for how to safely use their steroid. This can lead to a condition called Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome (TSW), which can…
January 9, 2020
104: Topical B12 For Skin Rashes w/ Dr. Peter Lio
For those of us with chronic skin rashes, topical steroid creams are usually the first thing prescribed. But many of us aren't given any guidelines for the safe use of these topicals, or informed…
