Bill > HR0233

This resolution declares February 3, 2026, as Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome (TSWS) Awareness Day in Illinois, highlighting the significant health challenges associated with this condition. The resolution provides context about TSWS, explaining that it is a severe condition resulting from topical steroid use, characterized by intense skin symptoms like inflammation, rashes, burning, and itching that can be worse than the original skin condition being treated. The document emphasizes the profound impact of TSWS on patients, noting that symptoms can persist for months or years, potentially leaving individuals unable to work, attend school, or care for their families. Moreover, the resolution underscores the significant mental health toll, with high percentages of TSWS sufferers experiencing anxiety, depression, and even suicidal thoughts. The resolution also draws attention to the lack of research and awareness about TSWS, which can lead to communication breakdowns between patients and healthcare providers, and calls for greater education and understanding of topical steroid dependence and its potential risks.

Health and Social Services

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=233&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104