Clarifying the terminology of Topical Steroid Withdrawal

Many dermatologists are uncomfortable with the imprecise term Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). We recognise that the term TSW is used by patients to mean different things. Here we suggest terminology which we hope will clarify future thinking about TSW.

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Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
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2026-04-22
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https://doi.org/10.1093/ced/llag180
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Dermatology and Skin Diseases
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Clarifying the terminology of Topical Steroid Withdrawal

Celia Moss, Rowena M Mills
Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
Dermatology and Skin Diseases
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Clarifying the terminology of Topical Steroid Withdrawal

Celia Moss, Rowena M Mills
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Abstract

Many dermatologists are uncomfortable with the imprecise term Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). We recognise that the term TSW is used by patients to mean different things. Here we suggest terminology which we hope will clarify future thinking about TSW.

Clinical and Experimental Dermatology
Birmingham Dental Hospital (GB), Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust (GB), University of Birmingham (GB)
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Dermatology and Skin Diseases
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