TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal)
Have you had to use increasing amounts of topical steroid to manage your symptoms, or have you stopped using topical steroids and find your skin is considerably worse now than ever?
TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal)
Have you had to use increasing amounts of topical steroid to manage your symptoms, or have you stopped using topical steroids and find your skin is considerably worse now than ever?
If your use of topical steroids now has you on a roller coaster with your skin symptoms, if they no longer work like they used to but giving them up makes things worse, Amethyst can help. Our goal is to return your skin to normal so you don’t have to use topical steroids, and you can enjoy recovery that lasts.
Questions about Amethyst’s TSW treatment
Why Do Amethyst TSW Treatments Work Better Than Prescription Drugs?
Topical steroid medications are designed to manage skin condition symptoms, but they do not address the root cause.
That is why steroid creams and applications often provide temporary relief of symptoms, but the underlying condition doesn’t go away. Your skin becomes accustomed to the steroids, requiring them to stay “normal.”
Herbal medicines do the exact opposite, they aim to resolve the root cause. In doing so, the issue AND the related symptoms disappear. This results in skin stability and thus, lasting change. To accomplish this, herbal formulas address all the contributing factors that affect your skin such as: your basic constitution, environment, lifestyle, diet and psychological well-being. Every formula is customized to work with your unique skin presentation.
How will Herbal Medicine resolve my TSW?
The same skin condition presents differently for each person because the ratio of contributing factors varies.
That’s why your Amethyst herbalist will spend time, upfront, asking a lot of questions about your health history and lifestyle. Once we determine all the elements of your skin’s story, we then choose ingredients that will solve YOUR combination of issues. As your skin condition heals, your herbal formula will change to address what your skin needs at each phase of healing. As your underlying condition improves, you won’t need topical steroids for your skin to stay normal.
How often do I need to visit Amethyst for my TSW?
Herbal medicines treat your TSW from the inside, out.
Because we strive for lasting change, the number of appointments will depend upon what needs to change in you, internally. Typically, after the initial intake, we see patients every 2 weeks. This way, we can 1) monitor how your skin (and body) is responding to the herbal formula and 2) determine if your herbal formula needs alterations to continue the healing process.
As a rule of thumb, acute conditions typically resolve quicker (a few weeks) while longstanding chronic issues will probably need more time (months). When we first begin treatment, sometimes it takes a few weeks to find the right combination of ingredients that work for your constitution and presentation since all formulas are customized and no two are alike. Once we find that right combination and you are taking your herbal formula consistently as directed, you should see changes and improvement with each subsequent week of herbal formula treatment. There are likely to be changes and tweaks to your formula as the condition resolves and your skin needs different ingredients to continue healing. So, be prepared to work with your practitioner as a team throughout the process. Communication will be your skin’s best friend!
How much herbal medicine will I need to take for my TSW?
Your Amethyst Herbalist will recommend a daily dosage of herbal formula until your skin completely resolves and sometimes, for a period of time afterward to ensure your skin’s stability.
INTERNAL LIQUID FORMULA: These herbs are prepared and placed in vacuum packed individual dosages that look like (large) soy sauce packets from a Chinese restaurant. Patients typically take 2 vacuum packs per day.
TOPICAL HERBAL FORMULAS will be recommended to treat the skin from both the inside and out. These herbal formulas can come in the form of oils or cremes and are applied 3-6x’s/daily as necessary.
How much will my treatment cost?
Consultation Video: FREE
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Initial Dermatology Intake/Appointment: $250
During first appointment, we will review your completed New Patient forms to better understand all the contributing factors to your skin condition. The practitioner will examine and take pictures of your skin, develop a treatment plan, prescribe a customized herbal formula and set-up a check-up appointment.
Dermatology Check-Up: $125
During each check-up appointment, the practitioner will re-examine and take new pictures of your skin to determine progress. As your skin evolves, your herbal formula will be adjusted to promote continued healing. Therefore, expect to see the practitioner every 2-3 weeks until your skin resolves.
Herbal Formulas: approximately $70-100/week
Herbal formula costs are in addition to the appointment costs. Once your skin has stabilized and healed completely, you should not have to take herbal formulas any further.
Please note: Insurance does not currently recognize herbal medicine. However, many companies will allow patients to use flexible spending/health spending accounts to cover herbal appointment and formula charges. Herbal formulas may be subject to shipping costs and taxes.
How do I get started?
View the Consultation Video or Schedule an Initial Intake
Please indicate the following:
- Type of skin condition you have
- Days of week and times that work best for you.
Amethyst will get back to you with available appointment dates/times.
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