TSW Journey
My first night-scratch in a long while
Fully recovered from TSW since 2022, I woke up to a raw scratch on my wrist. How I talked myself down from panic and back to the basics.
Eczema & TSW support · Singapore
Calmer skin, without relying on medication.
Hi, I'm Huiying. I lived with eczema for over thirty years, went through topical steroid withdrawal, and came out the other side. SkinMatters is where I share what actually helped, so your journey can be a little easier than mine.
Steroid-free since 2019. Recovered from TSW in 2021.
Free guide
The Calm Skin Starter Guide
Managing eczema flares without medication
- A simple, barrier-first daily routine for hot, humid weather
- How I broke the night-time itch-scratch cycle
- A printable trigger checklist to spot your patterns
- What to expect if you are considering TSW
Why SkinMatters exists
I've been where you are.
From childhood flare-ups and asthma in the late 80s to years of increasingly potent steroid creams, my skin stopped responding. On 20 November 2019 I threw the creams away and started my TSW journey.
With a background in Life Science and a lot of trial and error, I found a way to manage my eczema-prone skin without medication. I share it here, honestly, alongside the science behind it.
"Healing is a journey, but it's one worth taking."Read my full story
Resources
Start here
Practical articles and plain-language answers to the questions I get asked most.
New to eczema or TSW? Read the FAQ first.
What eczema is, why TSW happens, and how to break the itch-scratch cycle.
Itch & Sleep
Coping with itch
"Just don’t scratch" never helped. Here is what actually worked for me on the worst nights: meditation, cotton gloves, and a few trusted itch-relief tools.
Daily Care
How to choose a moisturiser
What I look for in a moisturiser during a flare-up, why ceramides matter, and how I switch things up once my skin settles in humid Singapore.
Guides & Tools
Support for every day
Free tool
Trigger tracker
Log your itch, sleep, stress and possible triggers each day, then see patterns emerge over time.
Register interest
Small-group TSW support
A guided programme for people going through topical steroid withdrawal, with others who understand.
Coming soon
Products
Carefully chosen, skin-friendly essentials and in-depth guides. Join the waitlist to hear first.