{"id":11321,"date":"2023-04-01T22:22:39","date_gmt":"2023-04-01T22:22:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/?p=11321"},"modified":"2025-08-14T14:22:29","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T14:22:29","slug":"first-quarter-2023-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/2023\/04\/01\/first-quarter-2023-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"FIRST QUARTER 2023 NEWSLETTER"},"content":{"rendered":"<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2989cb1a500f76248ec894598f4e8e5e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/section>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_one_full  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_two_third  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_heading-98104187b930d5b1e927fa05bb604213\">\n#top .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-98104187b930d5b1e927fa05bb604213{\npadding-bottom:10px;\n}\nbody .av-special-heading.av-av_heading-98104187b930d5b1e927fa05bb604213 .av-special-heading-tag .heading-char{\nfont-size:25px;\n}\n.av-special-heading.av-av_heading-98104187b930d5b1e927fa05bb604213 .av-subheading{\nfont-size:15px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av-special-heading av-av_heading-98104187b930d5b1e927fa05bb604213 av-special-heading-h3  avia-builder-el-2  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '><h3 class='av-special-heading-tag'  itemprop=\"headline\"  > FIRST QUARTER 2023 NEWSLETTER<\/h3><div class=\"special-heading-border\"><div class=\"special-heading-inner-border\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_two_third-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_two_third-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_two_third-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_two_third  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Hello TSW Community!<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the past year, ITSAN\u2019s online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/ITSANSupport\/\">TSW Syndrome Support Group<\/a> has seen an increase of 4.5K new members. We have 17.5K members in our global support group, over 7K followers on Instagram, and we have heard from TSW sufferers representing over 50 countries. While g<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">overning agencies in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/news\/long-term-continual-use-of-topical-steroids-linked-to-skin-withdrawal-side-effects?fbclid=IwAR09KIqqQUlf5T6kawdb7q-UZmXMwJa7t145YHWt_F9UvwDCa62915PEVk0\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">United Kingdom<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/health-canada\/services\/drugs-health-products\/medeffect-canada\/health-product-infowatch\/july-2022.html?fbclid=IwAR00B-0n8WpclMEVRqcvagtgKqdIVhO2ZUDsHyBVgCaCdUqr0FP7FAn73Wo#a6.1.1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsa.gov.sg\/announcements\/safety-alert\/topical-corticosteroids-and-risk-of-topical-steroid-withdrawal\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Singapore<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have alerted the public about topical corticosteroids and the risk of Topical Steroid Withdrawal,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there is an urgent need for patients worldwide to access <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an accurate diagnosis, supportive care and safe, individualized treatment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this newsletter, we will catch you up on:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>TSW Syndrome Advocacy Training<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">find steps you can\u00a0<\/span><\/span>take to promote legislation that will protect our community. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thank you to the organizations who have signed on in support of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/advocate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TSW Resolution<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome officially recognized in the United States. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Raising TSW Awareness<\/strong> &#8211; learn about ITSAN&#8217;s recent advocacy efforts.<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>TSW Resources &amp; Voices From the Community<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; together we are stronger<\/span>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ITSAN\u2019s mission is to raise awareness of Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome and to support affected individuals. <\/span>Support ITSAN by making a one time donation &#8211; or become a recurring, monthly donor. Your support will help us continue the fight to end TSW Syndrome! <strong>Donate<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/donate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_third-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_third-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_third-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_two_third  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11657 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-5.24.04-PM-300x183.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-5.24.04-PM-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-5.24.04-PM-768x467.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-5.24.04-PM-705x429.png 705w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-5.24.04-PM-450x274.png 450w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-5.24.04-PM.png 940w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>ITSAN hosted a TSW Advocacy Training on February 15. Thank you to the many participants worldwide who joined us in the fight to end TSW Syndrome!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-0ff602b3e980a3377077ff3c1c834df6 hr-default  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_one_full  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>TSW ADVOCACY<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_one_half  avia-builder-el-11  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>TSW Awareness Day + TSW Advocacy Training<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>February 3rd was TSW Awareness Day and ITSAN\u2019s 11 year anniversary as an incorporated nonprofit!<\/strong> We held a special advocacy training meeting in February to share how you can get Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome officially recognized by your state to help promote research and provide support and protection for TSW sufferers and their families!<\/p>\n<p>Watch the video to learn more and find resources to share with your legislator\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/advocate\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8\">\n.flex_column.av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><div  class='avia-video av-av_video-ac34214f92d0bcf3a4625099c4d3b410 avia-video-16-9 av-no-preview-image avia-video-load-always av-lazyload-immediate av-lazyload-video-embed'  itemprop=\"video\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"  data-original_url='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-dyo9nyTzMk&amp;t=376s'><script type='text\/html' class='av-video-tmpl'><div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TSW Advocacy Training: TSW Awareness Resolution Campaign - February 2023\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-dyo9nyTzMk?start=376&feature=oembed&autoplay=0&loop=0&controls=1&mute=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/script><div class='av-click-to-play-overlay'><div class=\"avia_playpause_icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-0ff602b3e980a3377077ff3c1c834df6 hr-default  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_one_half '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_one_half  avia-builder-el-17  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>TSW Advocacy Training: Mock Meeting with a Legislator<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><strong>As a follow up to ITSAN&#8217;s TSW Advocacy Training,<\/strong> Kathryn Tullos,\u00a0ITSAN President and Kelly Barta, ITSAN Executive Board Member shared a step by step video of a \u2018mock meeting\u2019 with a legislator.\u00a0We hope you will view the video and see how easy it is to meet with your elected officials to ask for their help to recognize TSW in your state or province.<\/p>\n<p>Watch the video\u00a0to learn more and find resources to share with your legislator\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/advocate\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8\">\n.flex_column.av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-20  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><div  class='avia-video av-av_video-968630e2edc09c75745819fbdba52c40 avia-video-16-9 av-no-preview-image avia-video-load-always av-lazyload-immediate av-lazyload-video-embed'  itemprop=\"video\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"  data-original_url='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hfSW80dDUjE&amp;t=2s'><script type='text\/html' class='av-video-tmpl'><div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"TSW Advocacy Training: &quot;Mock Meeting&quot; with a Legislator\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hfSW80dDUjE?start=2&feature=oembed&autoplay=0&loop=0&controls=1&mute=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/script><div class='av-click-to-play-overlay'><div class=\"avia_playpause_icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-0ff602b3e980a3377077ff3c1c834df6 hr-default  avia-builder-el-22  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_one_full  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>RAISING TSW AWARENESS<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_two_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_two_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><b>ITSAN Represented at a Congressional Reception with the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p>Over the past year, ITSAN has been working in partnership with the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) to develop a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/2022\/08\/07\/press-release-from-the-international-topical-steroid-awareness-network\/\">Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome Patient Registry<\/a>. This study, being designed by researchers, medical experts and patients, will provide the opportunity for patients and caregivers around the world to share information about their experience with TSW Syndrome.<\/p>\n<p>In January, Kelly Barta, ITSAN Executive Board Member and President of the Coalition of Skin Diseases, attended a reception on Capitol Hill with Congressional leaders and rare disease experts. This event celebrated \u201cthe 40th anniversary of the Orphan Drug Act (ODA), a landmark law that has benefited millions of Americans living with rare diseases.\u201d\u00a0-NORD<\/p>\n<p>It is not known whether TSW Syndrome is actually &#8220;rare&#8221; or is simply under-reported. The information from the TSW Syndrome Patient Registry will be used to establish prevalence, advance research and\u00a0improve care. <strong>To support this important project, donate<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/donate\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_third-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_third-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_third-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_one_fourth  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.13.26-AM-300x228.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.13.26-AM-300x228.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.13.26-AM-1030x782.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.13.26-AM-768x583.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.13.26-AM-705x535.png 705w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.13.26-AM-450x342.png 450w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.13.26-AM.png 1196w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Left to right:\u00a0<\/strong>Peter Saltonstall, President and Chief Executive Officer of NORD, Kelly Barta, Alexa Moore, Vice-President of Development, NORD<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.14.15-AM-300x226.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.14.15-AM-300x226.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.14.15-AM-1030x776.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.14.15-AM-768x579.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.14.15-AM-705x531.png 705w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.14.15-AM-450x339.png 450w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.14.15-AM.png 1194w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">NORD patient group members<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_fourth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_fourth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_fourth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8 av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.13.50-AM-263x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"263\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.13.50-AM-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.13.50-AM-768x876.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.13.50-AM-618x705.png 618w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.13.50-AM-450x514.png 450w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.13.50-AM.png 822w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 263px) 100vw, 263px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Left to right:\u00a0<\/strong>Aliza Fink, Director of Research Programs, NORD and Kelly Barta<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.15.06-AM-275x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.15.06-AM-275x300.png 275w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.15.06-AM-946x1030.png 946w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.15.06-AM-768x837.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.15.06-AM-647x705.png 647w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.15.06-AM-450x490.png 450w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.15.06-AM.png 1030w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Artwork by Olivia Hamer titled, &#8220;Trapped in TSW\u201d recently featured on NORD\u2019s social media.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-0ff602b3e980a3377077ff3c1c834df6 hr-default  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_half '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_one_half  avia-builder-el-32  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><b>ITSAN Represented at the Annual Dermatology Nurses&#8217; Association Convention<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kelly Barta, ITSAN Executive Board Member &amp; Coalition of Skin Diseases (CSD) Executive Director, exhibited on behalf of the coalition. This event was made up of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and medical assistants who specialize in dermatology. <\/span>ITSAN became a member of the CSD in 2013, and this partnership has expanded education in the medical community on the TSW Syndrome experience.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8\">\n.flex_column.av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-34  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-3.26.40-PM-300x95.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"545\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-3.26.40-PM-300x95.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-3.26.40-PM-1030x325.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-3.26.40-PM-768x242.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-3.26.40-PM-1536x484.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-3.26.40-PM-1500x473.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-3.26.40-PM-705x222.png 705w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-3.26.40-PM-450x142.png 450w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-3.26.40-PM.png 1636w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 545px) 100vw, 545px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kelly Barta,\u00a0ITSAN Executive Board Member\u00a0at the Annual Dermatology Nurses&#8217; Association Convention, February 7-9, 2023<\/p>\n<h5><\/h5>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-0ff602b3e980a3377077ff3c1c834df6 hr-default  avia-builder-el-36  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_one_full  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3>TSW Resources<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_two_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_two_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><strong>Looking for support for yourself or a loved one going through <\/strong><strong>TSW Syndrome?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/resources-new\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11424\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-10.47.56-AM-300x295.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"395\" height=\"388\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-10.47.56-AM-300x295.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-10.47.56-AM-1030x1011.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-10.47.56-AM-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-10.47.56-AM-768x754.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-10.47.56-AM-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-10.47.56-AM-705x692.png 705w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-10.47.56-AM-450x442.png 450w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-10.47.56-AM.png 1314w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 395px) 100vw, 395px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\">Find resources and support <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/resources-new\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Please note: ITSAN does not diagnose or recommend treatment or medication.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8\">\n.flex_column.av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4 class=\"av-special-heading-tag \"><strong>Applying for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) \u2013 Tips from a TSW Warrior<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/2023\/03\/27\/tips-for-applying-for-personal-independence-payment-pip-during-tsw\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11592\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.54.19-AM-300x298.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"376\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.54.19-AM-300x298.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.54.19-AM-1030x1024.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.54.19-AM-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.54.19-AM-768x764.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.54.19-AM-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.54.19-AM-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.54.19-AM-705x701.png 705w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.54.19-AM-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.54.19-AM-450x448.png 450w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-10.54.19-AM.png 1108w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 376px) 100vw, 376px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"special-heading-border\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p style=\"text-align: left;\">&#8220;I\u2019ve just been awarded the standard living allowance for Personal Independence Payment, the UK disability benefit.\u00a0It wasn\u2019t easy and I had to fight for it.&#8221; -Lorna<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/2023\/03\/27\/tips-for-applying-for-personal-independence-payment-pip-during-tsw\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-0ff602b3e980a3377077ff3c1c834df6 hr-default  avia-builder-el-46  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_one_full  avia-builder-el-47  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_four_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>TSW Community\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_four_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_four_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_four_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_four_fifth  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>HEAR FROM THE TSW COMMUNITY ON A RECENT ARTICLE ON STEROID PHOBIA<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The authors of \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">#corticophobia<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: a review on online misinformation related to topical steroids,\u201d a recently published article in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, write, \u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topical steroid withdrawal\u2019, \u2018red skin syndrome\u2019 or \u2018TCS addiction\u2019 is a particularly prevalent myth currently being propagated on social media, with most content suggesting that eczema is due to a \u2018leaky gut\u2019 or food intolerance and not to skin inflammation.\u201d Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ced\/article\/48\/2\/112\/6770663?login=false\">here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>The term \u201cphobia\u201d denotes extreme or irrational fears. Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome patients are not abstaining from a treatment based on irrational fears \u2014 they are abstaining from a treatment that has caused an adverse effect that has worsened the original condition.\u00a0<strong>Patients have the right to informed consent\u00a0<\/strong>and they need to understand the risks as well as the benefits of the drug that they are prescribed and use.<strong>\u00a0Hear from TSW patients and medical providers about the article:<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8 av_one_fifth  avia-builder-el-52  el_after_av_four_fifth  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_third-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_third-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_third-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_one_third  avia-builder-el-54  el_after_av_one_fifth  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><\/h4>\n<div id=\"attachment_11603\" style=\"width: 377px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ced\/advance-article\/doi\/10.1093\/ced\/llad062\/7036639?login=false\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11603\" class=\"wp-image-11603 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-11.49.22-AM-300x183.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"367\" height=\"224\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-11.49.22-AM-300x183.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-11.49.22-AM-1030x627.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-11.49.22-AM-768x468.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-11.49.22-AM-705x429.png 705w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-11.49.22-AM-450x274.png 450w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-11.49.22-AM.png 1294w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-11603\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Clinical and Experimental Dermatology<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>\u201cWe disagree with the assertion that topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is a \u2018myth\u2019&#8230;We also question the claim that TCS are proven to be safe when used correctly.<\/strong> There are no studies, to our knowledge, examining prolonged intermittent use of potent TCS for eczema, a pattern of usage that is common, consistent with guidelines and permitted by prescribers. To worry about TSW, skin atrophy and hypothalamic\u2013pituitary\u2013adrenal axis suppression is not an exaggerated fear and warnings about them are not misinformation.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Celia Moss, Department of Dermatology, Birmingham Women\u2019s and Children\u2019s NHS Foundation Trust, Katy Ross,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TSW patient and advocate, Andrew Proctor,\u00a0<\/span>CEO of the National Eczema Society<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/academic.oup.com\/ced\/advance-article\/doi\/10.1093\/ced\/llad062\/7036639\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_third-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_third-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_third-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-56  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"attachment_11608\" style=\"width: 265px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@tiktokskindoc1\/video\/7197970770209951022\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11608\" class=\"wp-image-11608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-12.41.02-PM-218x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"255\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-12.41.02-PM-218x300.png 218w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-12.41.02-PM.png 408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-11608\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image credit: TikTok (@tiktokskindoc1)<\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>\u201c&#8230;If you\u2019re going to spend time doing an article about TSW, why only look at articles referring to it as \u2018misinformation\u2019? Clearly, this is going to produce some bias.<\/strong> Why not just review all articles about it and you\u2019d find articles like this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/abs\/10.1111\/bjd.21770\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2022 study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, published in the British Journal of Dermatology.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Dr. Jeff Morris<\/span><\/p>\n<p>View the video <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@tiktokskindoc1\/video\/7197970770209951022\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_third-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_third-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_third-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-58  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><div id=\"attachment_11610\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/whatallergy.com\/2023\/02\/corticophobia-worst-article-i-ever-read\/?fbclid=IwAR1ygeWnw9XltXuwH1Gz0rhxYyCzeqW6I7v3d2K59wvRQyNNUvbYeZqCVU8\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-11610\" class=\"wp-image-11610 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-1.07.02-PM-300x163.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-1.07.02-PM-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-1.07.02-PM-1030x560.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-1.07.02-PM-768x417.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-1.07.02-PM-705x383.png 705w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-1.07.02-PM-450x245.png 450w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-1.07.02-PM.png 1284w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-11610\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: whatallergy.com<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;<strong>What this article ignores is that the vast majority of those suffering with topical steroid withdrawal have followed guidance and used the creams as advised.\u201d <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-Ruth Holroyd, TSW Patient and Author<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/whatallergy.com\/2023\/02\/corticophobia-worst-article-i-ever-read\/?fbclid=IwAR1ygeWnw9XltXuwH1Gz0rhxYyCzeqW6I7v3d2K59wvRQyNNUvbYeZqCVU8\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-0ff602b3e980a3377077ff3c1c834df6 hr-default  avia-builder-el-60  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_two_fifth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_two_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_two_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-61  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>WE NEED CHANGE!<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.change.org\/p\/petition-for-safer-more-accurate-labeling-of-topical-steroids?recruiter=264430586&amp;recruited_by_id=47313520-d3eb-11e4-9333-51121c7c12b0&amp;utm_source=share_petition&amp;utm_medium=copylink&amp;utm_campaign=petition_dashboard\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11393\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sign-the-petition-today-4-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sign-the-petition-today-4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sign-the-petition-today-4-1030x1030.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sign-the-petition-today-4-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sign-the-petition-today-4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sign-the-petition-today-4-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sign-the-petition-today-4-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sign-the-petition-today-4-705x705.png 705w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sign-the-petition-today-4-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sign-the-petition-today-4-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Sign-the-petition-today-4.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Currently, much needed usage and dosing information about topical steroids is absent or confusing.\u00a0Help us petition for safer, more accurate labeling of topical steroids!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sign the petition <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.change.org\/p\/petition-for-safer-more-accurate-labeling-of-topical-steroids?recruiter=264430586&amp;recruited_by_id=47313520-d3eb-11e4-9333-51121c7c12b0&amp;utm_source=share_petition&amp;utm_medium=copylink&amp;utm_campaign=petition_dashboard\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8\">\n.flex_column.av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-65  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Watch this short\u00a0video to learn more.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-video av-av_video-c02c25a3e21b9008c5b264539fa5f7f5 avia-video-16-9 av-no-preview-image avia-video-load-always av-lazyload-immediate av-lazyload-video-embed'  itemprop=\"video\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"  data-original_url='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Zpi_Jke1Rts&amp;t=4s'><script type='text\/html' class='av-video-tmpl'><div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"ITSAN - Sign the Petition to Update Steroid Labels for Safer, More Accurate Dosing\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Zpi_Jke1Rts?start=4&feature=oembed&autoplay=0&loop=0&controls=1&mute=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/script><div class='av-click-to-play-overlay'><div class=\"avia_playpause_icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-0ff602b3e980a3377077ff3c1c834df6 hr-default  avia-builder-el-68  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_two_fifth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_two_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_two_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-69  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_three_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>TSW Community Book Project: Six books supporting the TSW journey on the way!<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/dl.bookfunnel.com\/x4ulbd7zs5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-14-at-1.58.21-PM-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"372\" height=\"248\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-14-at-1.58.21-PM-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-14-at-1.58.21-PM-1030x685.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-14-at-1.58.21-PM-768x511.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-14-at-1.58.21-PM-705x469.png 705w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-14-at-1.58.21-PM-450x299.png 450w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-14-at-1.58.21-PM.png 1416w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_three_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8\">\n.flex_column.av-av_three_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_three_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8 av_three_fifth  avia-builder-el-71  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p dir=\"ltr\">An amazing group of fellow TSWers are developing books to serve as needed resources through the harrowing journey that is TSW. To participate with your own contribution, get updates on the project, and be informed when each book is published, <b>learn more<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/dl.bookfunnel.com\/x4ulbd7zs5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/dl.bookfunnel.com\/x4ulbd7zs5&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1680051087681000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1EfR8xpWf8w_cq-u4vRDgI\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are opportunities for contributors to share:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal TSW stories<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stories from parent caregivers supporting children during TSW<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stories from caregivers supporting partners or family members during TSW<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stories from parents experiencing TSW<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">TSW healing stories of all ages<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">The purpose of the project is to provide support and inspiration, as well as a collection of healing recommendations gleaned from the community over the years.\u00a0The books are being written by members of the TSW community and will be published by Red Zone Publishing, founded by Jodie Ohr, ITSAN Executive Board member. The group will donate all profits to ITSAN.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-0ff602b3e980a3377077ff3c1c834df6 hr-default  avia-builder-el-73  el_after_av_three_fifth  el_before_av_one_half '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_half-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_half-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_half-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_one_half  avia-builder-el-74  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>Four Year Anniversary of \u201cPreventable: Protecting our Largest Organ\u201d<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>March 22nd was the 4th anniversary of the release of \u201cPreventable: Protecting our Largest Organ.&#8221; We thank Briana Banos for her tireless work to educate the medical community about Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome and to ease the isolation and mental health toll on TSW sufferers and caregivers. Briana is currently working on a documentary sequel called \u201cStill Preventable.\u201d\u00a0Learn more <a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/zO5650Npjeq\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Find highlights from the work of filmmaker and TSW changemaker, Briana Banos <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/2022\/03\/15\/briana-banos-director-of-preventable-and-tsw-champion\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8\">\n.flex_column.av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-77  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><div  class='avia-video av-av_video-527524ca96982e3bd0f1601a51cce284 avia-video-16-9 av-no-preview-image avia-video-load-always av-lazyload-immediate av-lazyload-video-embed'  itemprop=\"video\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"  data-original_url='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=RMbtf3C8BZk'><script type='text\/html' class='av-video-tmpl'><div class='avia-iframe-wrap'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PREVENTABLE: PROTECTING OUR LARGEST ORGAN - DOCUMENTARY\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RMbtf3C8BZk?feature=oembed&autoplay=0&loop=0&controls=1&mute=0\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/script><div class='av-click-to-play-overlay'><div class=\"avia_playpause_icon\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-0ff602b3e980a3377077ff3c1c834df6 hr-default  avia-builder-el-79  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_two_fifth '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_two_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_two_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-80  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_two_fifth  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4><strong>TSW Warrior Highlight<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/metro.co.uk\/2023\/01\/14\/mum-spent-twelve-hours-soaking-skin-due-to-topical-steroid-withdrawal-18100424\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-11428\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-11.08.26-AM-287x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"287\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-11.08.26-AM-287x300.png 287w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-11.08.26-AM-985x1030.png 985w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-11.08.26-AM-768x803.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-11.08.26-AM-674x705.png 674w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-11.08.26-AM-450x470.png 450w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-11.08.26-AM.png 1278w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 287px) 100vw, 287px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Janelle Harris, ITSAN Executive Board Member, was recently featured in an article about her Topical Steroid Withdrawal experience and recovery. Find her TSW story and more TSW stories\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/tsw-media-coverage\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8\">\n.flex_column.av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_two_fifth-c8fc129dc35fd1ae2a1e410224d39ea8 av_two_fifth  avia-builder-el-83  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_hr  flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><p><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>Learn more about Janelle&#8217;s story on TikTok\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@itsan.nonprofit\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@itsan.nonprofit\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-11435\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-11.29.19-AM-214x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"229\" height=\"321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-11.29.19-AM-214x300.png 214w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-11.29.19-AM-734x1030.png 734w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-11.29.19-AM-768x1078.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-11.29.19-AM-502x705.png 502w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-11.29.19-AM-450x631.png 450w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-03-26-at-11.29.19-AM.png 1032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-0ff602b3e980a3377077ff3c1c834df6 hr-default  avia-builder-el-86  el_after_av_two_fifth  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_one_full  avia-builder-el-87  el_after_av_hr  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>ITSAN\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_third-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_third-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-av_one_third-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf av_one_third  avia-builder-el-89  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_third  first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h4>ITSAN Selected as a 2022 GladSkin Gives Recipient!<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-av_textblock-2de302bf1aa3cf4c9157dbe6f50ac7eb '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p>We are pleased to share that ITSAN was selected to be one of the nonprofit recipients chosen in 2022 for a Gladskin Gives award!<\/p>\n<p>This award will support the important work of ITSAN&#8217;s mission \u2013 raising awareness of Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome and supporting all affected individuals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" 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src=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-23-at-10.26.29-PM-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-23-at-10.26.29-PM-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-23-at-10.26.29-PM-1028x1030.png 1028w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-23-at-10.26.29-PM-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-23-at-10.26.29-PM-768x769.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-23-at-10.26.29-PM-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-23-at-10.26.29-PM-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-02-23-at-10.26.29-PM-705x705.png 705w, 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https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-11.14.42-AM-768x729.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-11.14.42-AM-705x670.png 705w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-11.14.42-AM-450x427.png 450w, https:\/\/www.itsan.org\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Screen-Shot-2023-04-01-at-11.14.42-AM.png 1316w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div>\n<div  class='hr av-av_hr-0ff602b3e980a3377077ff3c1c834df6 hr-default  avia-builder-el-98  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_full '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf\">\n.flex_column.av-av_one_full-15d750bd1b332b34c6e70b077ebbccdf{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 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