Oznaka: atopic dermatitis

Let it go. Accept. Breathe. Embrace.

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Hello, dear readers!

Today I am writing in English on this blog for the first time, so please excuse me my writing mistakes. 😉 I have been inspired to share my story, thoughts, and life philosophy with a wider audience by my very dear friend. I am happy to have her, just as I am grateful for all of you, who are honestly most beautiful and courageous people out there! You have seen and been through hell, and you keep on smiling and fighting, day by day, week by week, month by month. You inspire me beyond words! Nadaljujte z branjem→

2 leti!!!! – priložnost za hvaležnost

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Ne morem verjeti, da sem že pred dvema letoma prebrala blog, ki mi je spremenil življenje. Hvaležna sem za to, je pa istočasno neverjetno, da je minilo že toliko časa! Hvaležna sem Špeli, da je zbrala pogum in opisala svojo izkušnjo. Vsem, ki se odvajate, predlagam, da si preberete Špelin blog, ker je na njem ogromno koristnih informacij, ki vam lahko pomagajo, sploh glede na to, da je Špela zdravnica.   Nadaljujte z branjem→

Interview #7: Maja Ster

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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

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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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