Review the prescribing and sale of topical corticosteroids

We ask the government to review prescribing protocols and over-the-counter availability of topical corticosteroids. We believe that topical corticosteroids have been over-prescribed and irresponsibly prescribed for decades – leading to what is known as ‘Topical Steroid Addiction’.

2,061 Signatures

Status
Open
Opened
Wednesday 8th January 2025
Last 24 hours signatures
43
Signature Deadline
Tuesday 8th July 2025
Estimated Final Signatures: 2,390

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This can cause the iatrogenic illness known as ‘Red Skin Syndrome’ – often misdiagnosed as ‘worsening eczema’.

The recovery process - ‘Topical Steroid Withdrawal’ is brutal, highly debilitating, and often lasts for years. Healthcare professionals need to fully understand the potential serious side-effects of these medications before prescribing them to patients, to prevent unnecessary, preventable suffering.


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