Topical steroids will destroy your skin. Wheatgrass extract will normalise it
Introduction
Continuously throughout our bodies, billions of cellular receptors are receiving important signals from chemical messengers called ligands, that continuously inform the brain of any physical or physiological changes - so-called "feedback". Without them, we would not survive.
Unfortunately, every time a steroid is taken orally or applied to the skin, numerous cellular receptors that are essential for keeping the brain informed of what is happening throughout the body, are destroyed. The skin then begins to thin and lose its ability to protect the body from destructive damage. Therefore, if they are damaged in any way, particularly by destruction of cellular receptors by steroids, the skin can break down leaving it wide open to infection. (Oral steroids have a similar effect as they also can destroy cellular receptors.) So, continued application or ingestion of steroids ultimately destroys so many receptors that recovery of the affected area(s) becomes impossible.
Before long, the skin thins and numerous cellular receptors begin to vanish, leaving the affected area in danger because of reduced blood supply and risk of infection. Figure 1 shows the numerous skin functions that can be damaged by these drugs, and why they are often extremely difficult to restore to normal. However, perseverance with wheatgrass extract, will restore the skin to normal, but will take several months or longer to do so. (There is no magical "quick-fix", but, unlike steroids, the wheatgrass extract is perfectly safe and will ultimately return steroid damaged skin to normal.)
By comparison, the Dr Wheatgrass Skin Recovery Spray I recommend is not only void of negative side-effects (and even safe for infants), but it will ultimately restore topical steroid damaged skin to normal - at little cost. View more information.
Spray it lightly over affected areas, just twice weekly, e.g. Monday and Thursday - and persevere. It may take two to three months or more to eliminate the steroid damage and return the skin to normal – but, givenh a little patience, it can be done.
(Read more about TSW skin-destroying drugs)
In Figure 2, numerous sensations e.g. pain, heat, cold and touch continuously signal the brain which has responded by moving the patient’s hand away from the pin-caused pain. However, constant application of topical steroids soon begins to thin the skin and destroy numerous pain receptors for touch, pressure, heat, cold, vibration, etc. ultimately destroying them so the skin ultimately loses most, if not all, its numerous sensory functions.
Constant topical steroid application ultimately thins the skin, thereby damaging or destroying its protective functions, and predisposing patients to steroid addiction.
"Steroids", introduced in 1951, appeared to be a major breakthrough for "healing" eczema - but were soon discovered to be severely destructive to the skin, and strongly addictive. This then often led to severe withdrawal symptoms when usage ceased. Bright red, inflamed skin lesions frequently developed, as did weeping and severe pain (See Figure 3.) creating the term "red skin syndrome" that afflicts millions of sufferers worldwide to this day.
(Read about adverse effects of topical steroids (Wikipedia)).
Topical steroids damage the skin in many ways
Every time a steroid cream or liquid is applied to the skin, numerous cellular receptors essential for maintaining connection from the periphery to the brain, are damaged or destroyed. This often results in severe pain that can persist long after the steroids are ceased, as can the red skin, weeping, itchiness and infection.
Figure 3 shows that immune cells responsible for protecting the body from infection, are located close to the skin's surface (Blue arrow), but because topical steroids can readily destroy these cells, risk of infection may increase, exposing pain sensors which can worsen the pain. However, wheatgrass extract, if applied to affected skin, can do much to prevent this from happening. (Read more about skin-destroying steroids)
Undoubtedly, topical steroids damage the skin, whereas my wheatgrass extract does the opposite. It heals and "normalises" it. It is also easy to apply, dries quickly, and just twice weekly application is suffice to repair steroid damage.
Just remember, that every time a steroid cream or liquid is applied to your skin, numerous, essential cellular receptors will be damaged or destroyed, which can reduce the brain’s ability to repair the damaged tissue.
Last, but not least, bear in mind that stopping topical steroids abruptly may lead to withdrawal effects such as painful red skin, weeping, infection, and itchiness - but do your best to persevere, because it is essential to escape the steroid trap.
See: Topical steroids can do so much damage, Wikipedia
This young woman had suffered severely for several years from topical steroid damage. However, when treated with wheatgrass extract (Skin Recovery Spray), reconnection of damaged cellular receptors to her brain has occurred, enabling her to gradually wean herself completely off steroids. It took a year, but it worked.
Most patients recover by using the Dr Wheatgrass Skin Recovery Spray - just twice weekly - and persevere. There is no "quick fix" for TSW, but perseverance does work.
Tips about treating infants and children
Avoid soap and baths as much as possible. They remove the skin's natural oil that is needed for protecting the skin from bacteria and other micro-organisms. Instead, cleanse the skin with a damp, soap-free flannel, then apply wheatgrass extract lightly to affected areas. Do this twice weekly and persevere.
Often, stronger steroids are introduced to "prevent withdrawal effects", but this only damages the skin even more.
Given there is no "quick fix" to TSW, perseverance with the wheatgrass Skin Recovery Spray will do much to help relieve pain and, ultimately, restore damaged skin to normal.
How wheatgrass extract overcomes topical steroid withdrawal pain
As the skin gradually thins from continued topical steroid use, it becomes prone to infection and pain. However, light application of wheatgrass extract - twice weekly - and perseverance, can do much to reduce withdrawal symptoms of pain, redness, skin cracking etc.
Treating TSW with my wheatgrass extract can do much to relieve withdrawal symptoms. For example, apply just a little spray over the worst affected areas, no more than twice a week. Recovery might take two to three months or even more, but it will work if you persevere. (It takes time because of the damage caused by topical steroids to the skin’s structure and function.)
Also:
Avoid soap and baths as much as possible. Why? Because they eliminate the natural oil that helps protect the body from infection. Instead, wipe the skin clean with a damp, soap-free flannel.
Please note:
- TSW IS A SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION that should be managed by a doctor if possible. Withdrawal symptoms can be severe.
- GRADUALLY REDUCE TOPICAL STEROIDS – This is easier to do if you keep the skin protected with alternate daily application of Dr WG Skin Recovery Spray.
Many years of clinical experience has shown how effective the extract can be for treating skin and many other conditions.
In Figure 5 for instance, the infant was suffering from severe topical steroid damage, but he responded positively to wheatgrass extract - in just 3 weeks.
(Topical steroid use on infants and young children must be avoided at all costs, but my wheatgrass extract is completely safe.)
This child was fortunate, because he received wheatgrass extract treatment that rapidly restored his skin, almost to normal. (He could have become addicted to a topical steroid.)
Most juveniles outgrow eczema by the time they turn 20, but if they are still using topical steroids, they could become addicted for life. They should therefore be weaned off these drugs as soon as possible. If stronger steroids are introduced at this stage, addiction might last for life.
The next two cases show how effectively wheatgrass extract can restore damaged skin to normal.
Case No.1. "Elephant skin" is restored to normal
This female battled topical steroid withdrawal symptoms, on and off for 30 years. So much so, she developed thick, so-called "elephant skin" over both elbows. (See photograph). This is a common complication after prolonged topical steroid use and is usually considered to be "irreversible". However, application of wheatgrass extract over the affected skin for two months shows significant improvement. Note the deep ridges that have reduced significantly in size, and the marked improvement 5 years later as shown in the close-up picture on the right.
Case No. 2. Substantial overnight drainage of fluid retention follows application of wheatgrass extract to affected skin.
This adult female suffered for several years from grossly swollen legs and arms related to topical steroid usage on her skin. (Fig. 4.) She then applied wheatgrass extract regularly for several months. Her skin condition improved, but the gross swelling remained.
Then, as an afterthought, her daughter persuaded her to stop ALL skin applications (moisturisers etc.) except the wheatgrass extract. About two weeks later, the swelling shown in the pre-treated pics (Before) had disappeared, but her bed had been soaked through - presumably due to loss of fluid from her legs. (See photos below.) Several days later, as seen in the photographs, her eczema had also completely recovered. (View a more detailed account.)
Apparently, ligands in the wheatgrass extract had re-activated numerous dysfunctional cellular receptors (damaged by topical steroids), then reconnected them to the brain. (See: How wheatgrass extract heals.)
You are welcome to contact me (free service) for further information.
Dr. Chris Reynolds.
Queensland, Australia.
- More cases of wheatgrass healing eczema and topical steroid skin damage
- Read more about the dangers of TSW (Wikipedia)
Some other skin conditions that respond well to wheatgrass extract treatment: