Recognise topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) as a medical condition.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

We urge Parliament to officially recognize Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) as a medical condition, ensure mandatory warnings on topical steroid prescriptions, fund research into safer eczema treatments, and provide medical training and support services for TSW sufferers.

Thousands suffer from TSW misdiagnosis, experiencing severe withdrawal, pain, and disability. Patients are not warned about the risks, and doctors lack training to recognize TSW. Without recognition, sufferers are dismissed. Official recognition would lead to better treatment, research, and patient support.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

The Government is not responsible for determining what constitutes a medical condition.

Diagnosis and treatment of patients is a matter for the NHS and individual clinicians.

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Timeline

6 Mar 2025	Petition opened for signatures
7 Apr 2025	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 7 Apr 2025

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