Case Study/Case Series
Published on 04 Sep 2025
Therapeutic Frameworks for Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome: Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine Approaches to Four Cases
Courtney A. Chau, BS, Capriana Jiang, BS, Peter Lio, MD, Olivia H. Friedman, DACM, Dipl.OM, L.AC
Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) is a poorly understood condition with no formal guidelines. This article presents four cases, comparing Western and Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches and their individualized treatments.