Causes: Health, Health Support

Mission: ITSAN raises awareness of Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome and supports all affected individuals.

Results: ITSAN helps bring patients and doctors together by providing education and patient perspective on this preventable outcome. Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome is an iatrogenic condition, related to tachyphylaxis, that can occur with escalation of topical steroid therapy. We also are participating in research and publishing using surveys of the TSW and eczema communities to learn more about this debilitation condition.

Target demographics: Raise Awareness of Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome, also known as Topical Steroid Addiction, or Red Skin Syndrome

Direct beneficiaries per year: hundreds of people find scholarly, peer- reviewed information about their condition, and the support of thousands of members of our online support community world-wide.

Geographic areas served: on a global scale

Programs: a powerful website full of resources, active and growing support groups, and a committed team of volunteers working on education and awareness for members and doctors.