Interview #7: Maja Ster

Moj intervju je bil objavljen kot eden od serije intervjujev na strani Preventable: Protecting our largest organ. Namen te strani je preprečevanje Sindroma Rdeče Kože in uvedba reform pri uporabi topičnih steroidov. Preberite si še druge intervjuje ali se vključite v proces.

My interview was published as a part of series of interviews on page Preventable: Protecting our largest organ. The mission behind it is to prevent Red Skin Syndrome and bring reform to topical steroid use. Check out other interviews or get involved.

Preventable: Protecting Our Largest Organ

OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERAMaja Ster

Slovenia

‘I am strong and I love myself for fighting this condition so bravely – worsen my symptoms, stronger my love. If I can fight this, I can do anything. I am unstoppable.’

1.When did you start using topical steroids? And why?

I started using topical steroids when I was around seven years old. I got Atopic Dermatitis and due to my symptoms my dermatologist prescribed me my first corticosteroids. My parents didn’t like them, but of course wanted to help me, so they followed medical instructions. I was very itchy at the time and had patches of red and dry skin on a few parts of my body (especially arm and leg joints). So we started applying steroids – who will you trust if not a doctor?

2. What was the name of the topical steroid?

Advantan

3. Were you ever prescribed more potent steroids? 

Yes. I…

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