My Nonprofit Reviews

maddiemarcouiller
Review for International Topical Steroid Awareness Network (ITSAN), Dacula, GA, USA
ITSAN was the best thing that has ever happened to me. My whole life I was told “you’re complicated” and prescribed stronger steroids. As a result, my body became addicted and when I ran out of cream, my skin reacted worse than I had ever seen. It wasn’t until I found ITSAN that I finally got my answers. The pain, emotions, and unknown timeline of TSW is nothing short of horrific. However, every splash of ooze, piles of dead skin, sleepless nights due to scratch fits, and the depletion of energy, collagen, and self esteem was beyond worth it. Once I started to heal, my skin grew stronger and has been the healthiest I’ve ever experienced in my 23 years of life. 21 years of topical steroid use, 33 months (almost 3 years) TSW. Thank you ITSAN and the community that built my new family. This organization has truly saved my life and I have met people around the world who spark true inspiration.