Your skin’s been through a lot, and now it’s time to help it heal on its own terms. If you’re coming off topical steroids, you’re likely seeing and feeling the aftermath—redness, irritation, flaking—but this is your body’s natural process of recalibrating. Thankfully, there are different treatment options out there that might help make things a little more bearable, including Chinese herbs, acupuncture, Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP), and red light therapy. Let’s take a closer look at each of these and see what might work for you.
1. Chinese Herbs
Chinese herbal medicine has been around for centuries and has shown some real promise in helping with TSW. The idea here is to treat the underlying imbalance in the body. Treatments are often customized based on your specific symptoms. There are many cases of people with severe TSW experiencing substantial improvement after using a personalized herbal formula for a few weeks. For some people, like in the video that follows, this approach really works.
Common herbs used in TSW treatment include: Dan Zhu Ye (Lophatherum gracile, Xuan Shen (Scrophularia ningpoensis), Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus) and Berberine in Phellodendron and Coptis.
2. Acupuncture
Acupuncture is another key part of traditional Chinese medicine and could be helpful in managing TSW. Acupuncture helps with relaxation and overall wellness. A lot of people find that combining acupuncture with herbal treatments gives them better results, so it’s definitely something to consider.
Key acupuncture points for TSW management include LI4 (Hegu), ST36 (Zusanli), SP6 (Sanyinjiao), and GV20 (Baihui), and many more.
3. Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP)
Now, this one is a little newer but definitely worth paying attention to. CAP therapy is getting a lot of attention lately because it helps promote skin healing by speeding up cellular regeneration and reducing inflammation. The treatment works by creating a plasma field that kills off harmful bacteria and fungi on the skin, which can be a huge relief if you’re battling TSW.
This treatment can be considered one of the fastest and most effective ways to heal TSW. You can learn about the power of CAP in healing TSW by reading this article titled “Why CAP Treatment for TSW Is Life-Changing for Your Skin.”
4. Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy is known for its anti-inflammatory and healing properties. Some people have seen improvements with it, especially when they use it alongside other treatments. It might help reduce redness and improve your skin texture over time, so if you’re looking for something to calm your skin down, this could be a good addition to your routine.
Final Thoughts
Finding the right treatment for TSW is a personal journey, and it depends on both your comfort level and the severity of your symptoms. In my experience, Chinese herbs and CAP therapy offer particularly promising results, but acupuncture and red light therapy can also play a crucial role, depending on what your body needs. Trust yourself and listen to what your skin is telling you—healing is within reach!
