lichenification.  The word of the week. The thick and shiny and super itchy skin I have due to scratching.  As if TSW is not enough not this.  I am trying with all my might to not scratch and the is so hard.  SO HARD,  pray for me.  I know there are followers on this page.  But any glimpse and prayer will help. 

9 weeks in and I am hurting.  I have never itched and ached so much in my life.  I would do anything to get the time back and stop taking steroids years ago.  This is so hard.

Yesterday I went to a visit with Dr. Rapaport, the only doctor in So Cal that I know of who acknowledges the danger of topical steroids.  Sadly my nephew Derek, who is 4, is also going through withdrawals.  This is going to be a hard year for our family, but we are on the path to recovery.  Until that 'cured' day comes it will lots of coconut oil, baths, and tears for us.

Eczema needs prayer

The past few days  have been hard! I now know why my skin has been on its worst rampage ever. Its an actual syndrome. Red skin syndrome or topical steroid withdrawal. That is what I have and it is unreal. My skin is creatung this eczema in revolt to the years of prescription and over the counter steroids I have used over the past  10+ years. Its late and I will erite more on this and my diet but thank you Jesus for answering late night prayers!