Topical corticosteroids are a common treatment for eczema. Whilst evidence suggests that they are generally effective and safe treatments for most people, there are some people who experience adverse reactions.

Topical steroid withdrawal is not fully understood as a syndrome, but the UK Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have recognised that withdrawal reactions can occur if topical corticosteroids are “used very often or continually for a prolonged time”.

Due to the lack of good quality research on Topical Steroid Withdrawal and lack of consensus amongst healthcare professionals and organisations, patients who experience adverse reactions to topical corticosteroids often struggle to access appropriate support or recognition from the healthcare system.

Our team is committed to working with patients and healthcare professionals to deliver research to support people with Topical Steroid Withdrawal and people with concerns about using topical corticosteroids.