Naturopathic support for Topical Steroidal Withdrawal with Emma Sutherland and Ben Lee

Naturopath Ben Lee shares his clinical insights into the challenges associated with topical steroid withdrawal. With skin conditions so prevalent in our society, the prescribing of topical steroids is on the rise. Ben’s integrated approach to firstly identifying the condition, and then treating from the root cause addresses the mechanisms of action, the signs and symptoms to look out for, and how we as healthcare professionals can best support others to reduce symptoms and optimise skin integrity.
COVERED IN THIS EPISODE
(00:26) Welcoming Ben Lee
(02:31) Ben’s personal experience with topical steroids
(04:30) Steroids and their mechanism of action
(06:55) Signs, symptoms and triggers of topical steroid withdrawal (TSW)
(09:45) Key underlying drivers of TSW symptoms
(12:17) Staph aureus colonisation effects on the skin
(15:07) Biologics
(18:35) Testing for TSW
(20:53) How to differentiate between eczema and TSW
(23:04) Eczema and the gut health link
(26:29) Dermal microbiome imbalances and TSW
(29:03) Holistic treatment of TSW
(34:05) Treatment options
(44:00) Thanking Ben and final remarks
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