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flag A UK man's severe skin condition from stopping eczema cream led to a rare syndrome, prompting costly experimental treatment abroad.

flag A 25-year-old man from Coventry, England, developed severe, long-term skin damage after stopping daily steroid cream use for eczema since infancy, leading to a rare condition called topical steroid withdrawal (TSW). flag Symptoms included burning, oozing skin, hair loss, nerve pain, and extreme sensitivity, leaving him bedbound and struggling with infections and panic attacks. flag He traveled to Thailand for experimental Cold Atmospheric Plasma therapy, which has improved his condition after 19 sessions but left him with ongoing wounds and sensitivities. flag The $30,664 treatment cost has drained his savings, forced him to sell his car, and derailed his plans to buy a home. flag Now fundraising for a home-based machine, he hopes greater awareness of TSW risks will prevent future cases.

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