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Fashion Network
03-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Textile Sourcing Week to run concurrently with ASW in Bengaluru this July
The organisers of Apparel Sourcing Week have announced the launch of Textile Sourcing Week, a new event dedicated to fabric, yarn, trim, and accessory suppliers. TSW will take place alongside the fifth edition of ASW from July 2 to 3, 2025 at the Sheraton Grand in Whitefield, Bengaluru. Positioned as a focused platform for textile innovation, TSW aims to connect material manufacturers with sourcing professionals and apparel brands across India and key international markets including the UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Australia, the US, and the EU. The show will feature over 50 exhibitors showcasing greige to finished fabrics, technical textiles, a variety of yarns, and a wide range of trims and accessories, Apparel Resources India reported. Organisers expect more than 2,000 verified buyers to attend, with a strong focus on business to business engagement. A dedicated panel discussion on the textile industry will also provide a forum to address challenges and spotlight innovation. Running in tandem with ASW 2025, the twin events are set to host over 150 apparel manufacturers and 8,000 buyers. The programme also includes more than 25 knowledge sessions and workshops, alongside networking opportunities designed to facilitate high-impact sourcing partnerships. TSW aims to become a key hub for textile sourcing in South Asia, catering to the evolving needs of global fashion supply chains.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Health
- Scottish Sun
Common skin cream has left me with horrific weeping, oozing wounds – I'm sharing photos to warn others of my mistake
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN that's been left with red, weeping rashes and open wounds says stopping using steroid cream has been "the most horrific thing she's ever been through". Ineta Petraityte has been left housebound and in constant pain after developing Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). 6 Ineta Petraityte used steroid cream for years to treat her eczema Credit: Jam Press/Ineta Petraityte 6 After years of use, her skin suddenly stopped responding to the treatment, and she broke out in weeping rashes and open wounds Credit: Jam Press/Ineta Petraityte 6 She spent nights pacing in agony or lying on the floor in tears Credit: Jam Press/Ineta Petraityte After years of using the drug to treat eczema, the 33-year-old's skin suddenly stopped responding to the treatment. Ineta began breaking out in weeping rashes and open wounds, and developed an unbearable, deep itch. Her hair also severely thinned, she lost more than three stone and became too weak to stand for long. She spent her nights pacing in agony or lying on the floor in tears. The condition also put immense pressure on her personal life. Ineta had recently moved to Texas from London to be with her partner, but the relationship broke down shortly after her health began to decline. 'It's the most horrific thing I've been through,' Ineta said. 'You literally have to grieve your old self because you'll never be the same again – it's very traumatic. 'I couldn't leave my bed and didn't leave the house for three months. 'This condition is dehumanising.' Originally from Lithuania, Ineta had been using topical steroids on and off since she was 16. Sun Health Explainer: Skin rashes - eczema, psoriasis, sepsis But by the end of 2023, her eczema worsened, seeing she used the cream around five times a day for a year. Ineta claims she was never warned of the long-term dangers of using steroid creams consistently. She said: 'I went and picked it up in the pharmacy without being checked by a doctor or dermatologist. 'No one knows how much someone is using – that's where the problem stems from. 'I had a stressful job that needed care and attention, and I used it for way longer than I should have. 'I knew it was a strong cream but I definitely didn't know it thins the skin or would give me the horrific symptoms that it has done.' I knew it was a strong cream but I definitely didn't know it thins the skin or would give me the horrific symptoms that it has done Ineta Petraityte Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) is a severe skin reaction that can happen when someone stops using steroid creams after long-term use. The skin flares up – often with burning, itching, redness and oozing. Ineta, who worked for a life coach company before she became unwell, says she had no idea what was happening to her body until Christmas 2024. A desperate Google image search led her to TSW. That's when it all clicked – the creams she'd been using were harming her instead of helping her. Red rashes were the first sign Ineta says the problem initially started as red rashes before developing into weeping skin. It then became dry and flaky and her hair started severely thinning. She said: 'My hair was touching my bum – it was nice and blonde. 'Now it's just below [my] ears because I had to cut a lot of it off.' Sadly, Ineta is still in the grips of TSW and struggling with cracked skin, weeping wounds and itchiness every day. Seeking 'sun and sea therapy' She recently moved to the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean to try 'sun and sea therapy'. While the saltwater stings her skin, she hopes the natural and warm climate will help her recover. She's also set up a GoFundMe appeal to help fund her health journey. Ineta said: 'I have to vacuum the bed every morning because I leave a Hansel and Gretel trail of flakes everywhere. 'I have complete insomnia now – I sleep every third night. 'But I hope that my move to the Cayman Islands will see my skin improve. 6 Ineta claims she was never warned of the long-term dangers of using steroid creams consistently Credit: Jam Press/Ineta Petraityte 6 She recently moved to the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean to try 'sun and sea therapy' Credit: Jam Press/Ineta Petraityte 6 Ineta is now steadily improving and is looking to raise awareness of TSW Credit: Jam Press/Ineta Petraityte 'After a challenging journey, I am now on the mend and steadily improving. 'Recovery from TSW is often a slow and difficult process, but many – myself included – start to see real progress around the one-year mark. 'It's important for others going through this to know that while the symptoms can be intense and debilitating, healing is possible with time. 'I'm sharing my experience to offer hope and to raise awareness about the typical recovery timeline that so many in the TSW community endure. 'Despite what I am going through, I take comfort in sharing my story because I want to help others. 'People need to know that these creams offer temporary relief but potentially permanent regret. 'Consult a doctor before you start using them. 'One tube too far can scar for life.'
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Health
- The Irish Sun
Common skin cream has left me with horrific weeping, oozing wounds – I'm sharing photos to warn others of my mistake
A WOMAN that's been left with red, weeping rashes and open wounds says stopping using steroid cream has been "the most horrific thing she's ever been through". Ineta Petraityte has been left housebound and in constant pain after developing 6 Ineta Petraityte used steroid cream for years to treat her eczema Credit: Jam Press/Ineta Petraityte 6 After years of use, her skin suddenly stopped responding to the treatment, and she broke out in weeping rashes and open wounds Credit: Jam Press/Ineta Petraityte 6 She spent nights pacing in agony or lying on the floor in tears Credit: Jam Press/Ineta Petraityte After years of using the drug to treat eczema, the 33-year-old's skin suddenly stopped responding to the treatment. Ineta began breaking out in weeping rashes and open wounds, and developed an unbearable, deep itch. Her hair also severely thinned, she lost more than three stone and became too weak to stand for long. She spent her nights pacing in agony or lying on the floor in tears. The condition also put immense pressure on her personal life. Ineta had recently moved to Texas from London to be with her partner, but the relationship broke down shortly after her health began to decline. 'It's the most horrific thing I've been through,' Ineta said. 'You literally have to grieve your old self because you'll never be the same again – it's very traumatic. Most read in Health 'I couldn't leave my bed and didn't leave the house for three months. 'This condition is dehumanising.' Originally from Lithuania, Ineta had been using topical steroids on and off since she was 16. Sun Health Explainer: Skin rashes - eczema, psoriasis, sepsis But by the end of 2023, her eczema worsened, seeing she used the cream around five times a day for a year. Ineta claims she was never warned of the long-term She said: 'I went and picked it up in the pharmacy without being checked by a doctor or dermatologist. 'No one knows how much someone is using – that's where the problem stems from. 'I had a stressful job that needed care and attention, and I used it for way longer than I should have. 'I knew it was a strong cream but I definitely didn't know it thins the skin or would give me the horrific symptoms that it has done.' I knew it was a strong cream but I definitely didn't know it thins the skin or would give me the horrific symptoms that it has done Ineta Petraityte Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) is a severe skin reaction that can happen when someone stops using The skin flares up – often with burning, itching, redness and oozing. Ineta, who worked for a life coach company before she became unwell, says she had no idea what was happening to her body until Christmas 2024. A desperate Google image search led her to TSW. That's when it all clicked – the creams she'd been using were harming her instead of helping her. Red rashes were the first sign Ineta says the problem initially started as red rashes before developing into weeping skin. It then became dry and flaky and her hair started severely thinning. She said: 'My hair was touching my bum – it was nice and blonde. 'Now it's just below [my] ears because I had to cut a lot of it off.' Sadly, Ineta is still in the grips of TSW and struggling with cracked skin, weeping wounds and itchiness every day. Seeking 'sun and sea therapy' She recently moved to the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean to try 'sun and sea therapy'. While the saltwater stings her skin, she hopes the natural and warm climate will help her recover. She's also set up a GoFundMe appeal to help fund her health journey. Ineta said: 'I have to vacuum the bed every morning because I leave a Hansel and Gretel trail of flakes everywhere. 'I have complete insomnia now – I sleep every third night. 'But I hope that my move to the Cayman Islands will see my skin improve. 6 Ineta claims she was never warned of the long-term dangers of using steroid creams consistently Credit: Jam Press/Ineta Petraityte 6 She recently moved to the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean to try 'sun and sea therapy' Credit: Jam Press/Ineta Petraityte 6 Ineta is now steadily improving and is looking to raise awareness of TSW Credit: Jam Press/Ineta Petraityte 'After a challenging journey, I am now on the mend and steadily improving. 'Recovery from TSW is often a slow and difficult process, but many – myself included – start to see real progress around the one-year mark. 'It's important for others going through this to know that while the symptoms can be intense and debilitating, healing is possible with time. 'I'm sharing my experience to offer hope and to raise awareness about the typical recovery timeline that so many in the TSW community endure. 'Despite what I am going through, I take comfort in sharing my story because I want to help others. Read more on the Irish Sun 'People need to know that these creams offer temporary relief but potentially permanent regret. 'Consult a doctor before you start using them. 'One tube too far can scar for life.' Products that help eczema Jae Rance, creator of ScratchSleeves and author of The Calm Skin Guide, shares her top products to help eczema. For eczema around the mouth: Try an SLS free toothpaste like Prevent itching at night: Covering your child's hands at night may help. For cleaning skin: Using plain water and a microfibre wash mitt can do wonders for keeping your baby clean. You can also use your regular emollient for washing. To remove potential laundy detergent triggers: Contrary to popular belief, biological detergents are not a common trigger for eczema. Instead it's the optical brighteners and fragrances that typically cause the problem. Fragrance free versions of eco brands like To help itch relief: Some eczema creams like Boost the skin barrier: Ceramides can help to re-establish the balance of fats necessary for the skin barrier to function effectively. One ceramide-containing cream is looking particularly hopeful –
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Health
- The Sun
Common skin cream has left me with horrific weeping, oozing wounds – I'm sharing photos to warn others of my mistake
A WOMAN that's been left with red, weeping rashes and open wounds says stopping using steroid cream has been "the most horrific thing she's ever been through". Ineta Petraityte has been left housebound and in constant pain after developing Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW). 6 6 After years of using the drug to treat eczema, the 33-year-old's skin suddenly stopped responding to the treatment. Ineta began breaking out in weeping rashes and open wounds, and developed an unbearable, deep itch. Her hair also severely thinned, she lost more than three stone and became too weak to stand for long. She spent her nights pacing in agony or lying on the floor in tears. The condition also put immense pressure on her personal life. Ineta had recently moved to Texas from London to be with her partner, but the relationship broke down shortly after her health began to decline. 'It's the most horrific thing I've been through,' Ineta said. 'You literally have to grieve your old self because you'll never be the same again – it's very traumatic. 'I couldn't leave my bed and didn't leave the house for three months. 'This condition is dehumanising.' Originally from Lithuania, Ineta had been using topical steroids on and off since she was 16. But by the end of 2023, her eczema worsened, seeing she used the cream around five times a day for a year. Ineta claims she was never warned of the long-term dangers of using steroid creams consistently. She said: 'I went and picked it up in the pharmacy without being checked by a doctor or dermatologist. 'No one knows how much someone is using – that's where the problem stems from. 'I had a stressful job that needed care and attention, and I used it for way longer than I should have. 'I knew it was a strong cream but I definitely didn't know it thins the skin or would give me the horrific symptoms that it has done.' I knew it was a strong cream but I definitely didn't know it thins the skin or would give me the horrific symptoms that it has done Ineta Petraityte Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) is a severe skin reaction that can happen when someone stops using steroid creams after long-term use. The skin flares up – often with burning, itching, redness and oozing. Ineta, who worked for a life coach company before she became unwell, says she had no idea what was happening to her body until Christmas 2024. A desperate Google image search led her to TSW. That's when it all clicked – the creams she'd been using were harming her instead of helping her. Red rashes were the first sign Ineta says the problem initially started as red rashes before developing into weeping skin. It then became dry and flaky and her hair started severely thinning. She said: 'My hair was touching my bum – it was nice and blonde. 'Now it's just below [my] ears because I had to cut a lot of it off.' Sadly, Ineta is still in the grips of TSW and struggling with cracked skin, weeping wounds and itchiness every day. Seeking 'sun and sea therapy' She recently moved to the Cayman Islands in the Caribbean to try 'sun and sea therapy'. While the saltwater stings her skin, she hopes the natural and warm climate will help her recover. She's also set up a GoFundMe appeal to help fund her health journey. Ineta said: 'I have to vacuum the bed every morning because I leave a Hansel and Gretel trail of flakes everywhere. 'I have complete insomnia now – I sleep every third night. 'But I hope that my move to the Cayman Islands will see my skin improve. 6 6 6 'After a challenging journey, I am now on the mend and steadily improving. 'Recovery from TSW is often a slow and difficult process, but many – myself included – start to see real progress around the one-year mark. 'It's important for others going through this to know that while the symptoms can be intense and debilitating, healing is possible with time. 'I'm sharing my experience to offer hope and to raise awareness about the typical recovery timeline that so many in the TSW community endure. 'Despite what I am going through, I take comfort in sharing my story because I want to help others. 'People need to know that these creams offer temporary relief but potentially permanent regret. 'Consult a doctor before you start using them. 'One tube too far can scar for life.' Products that help eczema Jae Rance, creator of ScratchSleeves and author of The Calm Skin Guide, shares her top products to help eczema. For eczema around the mouth: Try an SLS free toothpaste like Oranurse. Prevent itching at night: Covering your child's hands at night may help. ScratchSleeves have built-in mitts to cover the hands. Socks are an immediate solution when you have nothing to hand, but are easier to rip off. For cleaning skin: Using plain water and a microfibre wash mitt can do wonders for keeping your baby clean. You can also use your regular emollient for washing. To remove potential laundy detergent triggers: Contrary to popular belief, biological detergents are not a common trigger for eczema. Instead it's the optical brighteners and fragrances that typically cause the problem. Fragrance free versions of eco brands like Ecover Zero are a good option. To help itch relief: Some eczema creams like E45 Itch Relief include anti-itch ingredients which act as a local anaesthetic. These creams can usually only be used twice a day but can be really useful when the itch is really annoying, especially at bedtime. Oatmeal has anti-itch properties. Aveeno is the best known oatmeal based brand, AproDerm also has a good range. Boost the skin barrier: Ceramides can help to re-establish the balance of fats necessary for the skin barrier to function effectively. One ceramide-containing cream is looking particularly hopeful – EpiCeram, which is prescription only. CeraVe Moisturising Cream for dry and very dry skin, which also contains ceramides, available over the counter.
The Independent
10-04-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Young woman ‘would do anything to have eczema again' after steroid withdrawal
Sign up to our free Living Well email for advice on living a happier, healthier and longer life Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter Live your life healthier and happier with our free weekly Living Well newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A 20-year-old student says she would "do anything" to have her childhood eczema back after a suspected topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) made her skin so painful that she had to quit university. Bethany Gamble, from Birmingham, has used topical corticosteroid cream to treat eczema on her face and body since the age of two. While the creams initially relieved her symptoms, they became less effective as she grew older and at 18, Bethany began experiencing extreme flare-ups, described as a burning itch "deep inside the nerves', 'oozing' wounds and hair loss so severe she shaved her head. The debilitating symptoms, including insomnia and being bedbound, forced her to drop out of university in 2023. Gamble believes she is suffering from TSW, a suspected extreme reaction to prolonged steroid cream use, after finding others with similar experiences on TikTok. But while Bethany is convinced this is the cause of her pain, doctors have refused to officially diagnose her and instead stated the condition is just extreme eczema. open image in gallery Bethany said she struggled to maintain her eczema as she got older ( Collect/PA Real Life ) She recently joined a group of TSW sufferers to deliver a petition to Downing Street, calling on the medical community to 'acknowledge' the condition – for which experts have said there is an 'urgent need for high-quality research'. 'It burns a lot, it feels like your skin is on fire, like hundreds of pieces of glass are sticking into your skin,' Bethany said. 'I would do anything to have my eczema back – I would rather have my original eczema for the rest of my life than TSW for one day. 'Pretty much everyone in the medical profession will not acknowledge it, and there's only a select few people across the country that will. 'I would just love a diagnosis, I would love to be listened to, and I would love to be told that I actually have TSW.' Bethany said she has been applying topical corticosteroid cream to her skin for the best part of 17 years to help relieve her eczema symptoms of 'itching' and 'bleeding'. 'The creams have different potencies and strengths, and as you get older, they gradually stop working until you're given ones that are stronger and stronger,' she said. She added that she was eventually prescribed oral steroids because she had reached 'the top of the ladder'. open image in gallery Bethany has called on the medical community to acknowledge topical steroid withdrawal ( Collect/PA Real Life ) Bethany said she struggled to maintain her eczema as she got older due to the medication becoming less effective – but her symptoms grew worse around the time she turned 18 in 2022. She suddenly struggled with burning, inflamed and 'bright red' skin, 'a lot of oozing', feeling extremely itchy 'deep inside the nerves' and hair loss to the point she eventually shaved it off. 'Eczema doesn't have these symptoms… I knew something had to be wrong, and even my mum was saying eczema doesn't make you bed-bound,' she said. Also experiencing extreme insomnia due to the discomfort, Bethany kept using her medication because she 'didn't know what TSW was at this point'. Eventually, she had to drop out of the Academy of Contemporary Music in Birmingham in May 2023, where she was studying for a degree in music production. 'It's sad I didn't get to finish my degree. I don't think I'll be going back as I need to get into work,' she added. open image in gallery Bethany said she would 'do anything to have my eczema back' ( Collect/PA Real Life ) Feeling 'lonely' and 'isolated', Bethany struggled with her symptoms and desperately sought a diagnosis. She stumbled across TSW on TikTok and felt she resonated with many others on the platform – where the TSW hashtag has more than one billion views. 'I researched it a lot and spoke to different people and came to the conclusion it was what I had, I made my own diagnosis,' she said. Bethany said she has since been told she is suffering from extreme eczema. 'When I would bring it up to my doctor, they would say TSW is false or rare or doesn't exist – they will just say it is eczema,' she said. 'Even if they did agree with me, I don't think they would even be allowed to diagnose it because TSW doesn't have a diagnostic criteria; it's not in the medical world yet.' Bethany still struggles with the condition and has been taking immunosuppressants since September 2023 to try to keep her symptoms at bay. 'I've been using steroid creams pretty much my whole life, so it's hard to tell how long I'll experience this for – I'm definitely not out of it yet,' she said. open image in gallery Bethany said her skin 'burns a lot' ( Collect/PA Real Life ) Bethany has called on the medical community to 'acknowledge' the condition and took part in an annual march around central London last month along with others who suspect they have TSW. The group handed a petition to Downing Street on March 29, asking the Government to review prescribing protocols for topical corticosteroids. 'The community are trying to bring it forward into existence – we want people to know it is real,' Bethany said. A joint statement by the National Eczema Society, the British Dermatological Nursing Group and the British Association of Dermatologists acknowledges TSW and the urgent need for high-quality research into the condition. While it said topicial corticosteroids are a safe and effective treatment for many people and most side-effects are well-known, the group of side-effects known as TSW is generally less well understood. The statement also said there are many challenges to understanding and managing TSW, and a lack of a clear medical definition can make it difficult for healthcare professionals to speak with those who are experiencing these reactions. According to the NHS website, people who have been using topical corticosteroids for a long time should talk to their doctor to review their treatment, where they may be advised to stop gradually to avoid a withdrawal reaction. Those who stop using topical corticosteroids after using them continuously for a long time, usually more than 12 months in adults, may have a withdrawal reaction which can sometimes be severe.
