Levi Akkerman
Age: 7
Career: Student
When did you cease using topical steroids: September 6, 2013
What type did you use: Desodine cream, then ointment, then Triamcinolone
What is your favorite product for comfort? During TSW was Lemongrass balm and zinc balm from the Home Apothecary
What was the hardest thing to deal with during this condition? Nights are the hardest part of TSW, it’s like around 3am the whole body heated up with insane itch.
What is the first thing you will do when healed? Live life! We (his mother and Levi) got sporadic breaks between flares and we just tried to live happy and normal when we could. Went to Adventureland and swimming, but the best thing is just seeing his beautifully clear and smooth skin. I just rub it in disbelief and pure joy now.
Alicia Akkerman
Age: 38
Career: Homemaker
When did you cease using topical steroids: September 6, 2013
What type did you use: Desodine cream, then ointment, then Triamcinolone
What is your favorite product for comfort? Renew Intensive skin therapy lotion was my favorite product during TSW, and ice!
What was the hardest thing to deal with during this condition? I had swollen, oozing hands for the first year and was very handicap with 5 children, 1 going through full body TSW. Mornings were the hardest and would soak them in ice water to help numb the intense itch. I lived in cotton white gloves for about 6 months.
What was the first thing you did when healed? Mainly I am just so thankful for my hands now. Being able to cook and prep food again!
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