Original article was published by Practical Dermatology in November 2019: https://practicaldermatology.com/articles/2019-nov/topical-steroid-addiction-in-dermatology-today. An article, “Topical Steroid Withdrawal in Atopic Dermatitis” appeared in the August 2019 issue of Practical Dermatology®. I had several concerns about the information, content, bibliography, including the general tenor and ultimate recommendations. The article in question only superficially scratched the surface of ...| Red Skin Syndrome
In the past 5 years, approximately 350 RSS patients from all corners of the USA and from around the world: Europe, Asia, and South America have sought consultation with me. These patients have either flown in to Los Angeles or I have aided their local physicians in caring for them. Two weeks ago, an RSS [...] The post RSS Patients from Other States & Countries appeared first on Red Skin Syndrome.| Red Skin Syndrome
Nitric oxide has important roles in the body. This chemical attained star status in the 1980’s when it was discovered that it is a key molecule in the cardiovascular system that helps keep blood vessels healthy and regulates blood pressure. Nitric oxide (NO) is released by the inner layer of blood vessels keeping these vessels [...] The post Nitric Oxide appeared first on Red Skin Syndrome.| Red Skin Syndrome
Over the past 18 months I have treated four patients who had been misdiagnosed with lymphoma of the skin and /or Sezary syndrome, an end stage form of lymphoma. None of the four patients I treated had corroboratory lab studies - no skin biopsy proven lymphoma or any blood study showing lymphoma cells, or lymph [...] The post Lymphoma Misdiagnosed in RSS appeared first on Red Skin Syndrome.| Red Skin Syndrome
I received a copy of an article titled, “Topical corticosteroids for treatment-resistant atopic dermatitis” by a fellow dermatologist. I assumed it would be a fun vintage historical insight into what we were taught in the 1960s. I should know better than to jump to conclusions. The article appeared in the September, 2018 edition of a [...] The post Drug Company Still Marketing Steroids appeared first on Red Skin Syndrome.| Red Skin Syndrome
Sadly, the topical steroids that bring temporary relief to many patients also brings Red Skin Syndrome (RSS) - an addiction to topical steroids - to many. RSS is a condition that is completely curable by withdrawing from steroids but dermatologists and general practitioners routinely misdiagnose the condition as chronic eczema - and then prescribe even [...] The post ITSAN Meeting Call for Attendees appeared first on Red Skin Syndrome.| Red Skin Syndrome