Moreover, there is “no current, affordable alternative offering the same efficacy”.
If TSW occurs as a complication of steroid use, it’s best to book a doctor’s appointment or visit a dermatologist.
Dr Eric Simpson, a professor of dermatology at Oregon Health and Science University, discussed TSW.
“It occurs most commonly in the setting of long-term and daily medium to high potency steroid use, especially on the face,” he said.