Where skin stories become art, awareness, and support for the eczema and TSW community
An Overview of Eczema
Eczema is an umbrella term for chronic, inflammatory skin condition characterized by itchiness, redness, cracking, and sensitivity. Beyond the physical symptoms, eczema can shape daily routines, confidence, and how someone moves through the world.
But wait, what’s TSW?
Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) is a severe reaction that can occur after using topical steroids, a common treatment for eczema. Skin can become intensely inflamed, painful, and unpredictable. Despite how life-altering it can be, awareness and recognition are still growing, leaving many to navigate it without clear guidance or support.
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Made4TSW
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A collection of t-shirts and accessories with skin friendly fabrics and removable tags (because our necks are itchy enough) designed to spark conversations about TSW
Lea healing in the TSW Is Not Eczema Long Sleeve Shirt
$25
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Chloe healing in the Personally Victimized Distressed Dad Hat
$25
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$14
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Liv healing in the F Steroids Beanie
$18
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Fany healing in the TSW is Real Dad Hat + Tee
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The TSW Healing Fund
A portion of every Made4TSW purchase goes directly into our Healing Fund — a small but meaningful financial gift we offer to someone battling topical steroid withdrawal.
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The Healing Fund is a small, donation-supported resource created to offer financial relief to individuals currently experiencing TSW. This fund is a no-strings-attached gift, meant to provide practical support during one of the hardest times in life.
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This fund is specifically for anyone actively living through the symptoms and challenges of Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). It is open to people of any gender, any age and from anywhere in the world.
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Phase 1: Fundraising
We are currently on building the fund through Made4TSW sales and donations via GoFundMe.Phase 2: Applications & Selection
Once the fundraising goal is reached, we’ll open applications to those actively surviving TSW.Phase 3: Selection Distribution
Applications will be reviewed with care by our Ambassadors and funds will be released immediately to selected recipient(s). -
For those going through TSW, life doesn’t pause — but it often feels like everything falls apart. Many people in the thick of withdrawal face not just the physical agony, but the emotional and financial devastation that comes with it.
People lose jobs.
People leave school.
People walk away from careers, social lives, and dreams — not because they want to, but because their bodies demand all their energy just to get through to the next day.For so many, TSW turns life into survival mode. The only priority becomes resting, healing, and enduring. But while skin is trying to recover, bills still come. Rent is due. Food needs to be bought. Medications need to be paid for. It’s exhausting, and the stress of financial insecurity only makes healing harder.
The Healing Fund exists for this reason: To help our fellow TSW warriors specifically the ones going through this alone in a real and tangible way.
In the community, we often say, “We’re in this together.”
This fund is a reflection of that — a real, actionable way to show that our community supports one another through the hardest moments of this journey.
Let’s start by introducing you to people who get it.
Meet Lea
“Navigating the ups and downs of TSW can feel exhausting and overwhelming at times. Each day brings its own challenges—some days may show signs of improvement, only to be followed by a tougher day. But remember this: every single day off steroids is a step closer to healing. Progress may feel slow, but it is happening.”
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In 2023, an artist experiencing topical steroid withdrawal started sharing skin positive drawings and designs. What started as a way to cope has grown into a space for creativity, connection, and meaningful advocacy.
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What is eczema? Read more.
What is topical steroid withdrawal and why awareness matters? Read more.
Search your topical steroid to understand its class and how it might affect your skin.
Read the latest magazine issue of the International TSW Organization’s.
Download free skin positive art illustrations.
Meet some friends I’ve met along the way who share their stories and advocate for awareness.
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Shop apparel and accessories designed for the itchy community—made with sensitive skin in mind and built to last. A portion of proceeds supports the Healing Fund.
