Finding Relief from TSW – A Journey of Healing with Red Light Therapy
Some stories remind us why we do what we do.
This is one of them — the story of a Revive client who faced Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), a rare and devastating skin condition that affects the whole body, not just the surface.
It’s a story about pain, perseverance, and the quiet hope that healing is possible — even when you’ve tried everything else.
Living with TSW – More Than Skin Deep
“I had already battled Long Covid and chronic fatigue in 2021,” our client shares.
“I’d cleaned up my diet, changed my lifestyle, and was finally finding balance — when TSW hit.”
Topical Steroid Withdrawal, sometimes known as Red Skin Syndrome, occurs when the body reacts to the sudden stopping of long-term steroid creams.
The symptoms are brutal — burning red rashes, relentless itching, disrupted temperature regulation, hair loss, insomnia, and exhaustion that seeps into every part of life.
“It felt like my skin had stopped working. I couldn’t sleep, couldn’t move easily, and some days I didn’t recognise myself. It wasn’t just physical — it was emotional. There’s so little treatment available for TSW, and I felt completely hopeless.”
The Turning Point – Finding Revive
That first Cryotherapy session brought instant relief:
“For the first time in months, my skin stopped burning. The cold took the pain and itching away, even if just for a while. I booked a package that same day — four sessions of both Cryotherapy and Red Light Therapy.”
The results came quickly.
“Within weeks, my flares were less aggressive, my sleep improved, and I had more energy. I could move again. It wasn’t an overnight fix, but it was the first real progress I’d felt in years.”
How Red Light Therapy Supported Recovery
Red Light Therapy, delivered through the NovoTHOR bed at Revive, uses red and near-infrared wavelengths to stimulate healing from the inside out. It energises your cells, boosts collagen, reduces inflammation, and supports immune balance — all vital for conditions like TSW where the skin barrier and nervous system are under constant stress.
“I noticed my skin feeling calmer after each session, It wasn’t just about the surface — it felt like my body was repairing from within.”
For people with inflammatory skin conditions, NovoTHOR can help:
Calm redness and reduce flare frequency
Support cell regeneration and tissue healing
Improve circulation and immune response
Boost energy and mood through mitochondrial activation
At Revive, these benefits are enhanced by pairing Red Light Therapy with Cryotherapy, Infrared Sauna, Massage Chair, and Rebalance sessions — giving the body everything it needs to restore equilibrium.
A Holistic Path to Healing
“Over eight weeks, I built my own rhythm with the treatments. The sauna helped me detox and relax. The massage chairs eased the tension I didn’t even realise I was holding. And the Rebalance bed? It taught my nervous system to rest again.”
The progress was slow but steady — and that’s what healing often looks like.
“I’m still on my journey, but I’m not in the same place I was. My skin is healing, I’m sleeping better, and my energy has returned. Revive has given me back the hope I thought I’d lost.”
A Word from Revive
Natalie, Founder of Revive:
“Stories like this remind us why we created Revive — to help people who’ve been told there’s nothing more that can be done. We’re proud to walk alongside our clients through the hardest parts of recovery and witness the transformation that follows.”
At Revive, we don’t promise miracles — we create the right environment for the body to do what it’s designed to do: heal.
Hope for Anyone Living with TSW
If you’re struggling with Topical Steroid Withdrawal or a similar condition, know that you’re not alone — and there is help.
The combination of Cryotherapy, Red Light Therapy, and supportive recovery treatments can be life-changing.
Book a consultation to explore a tailored plan that works for you.