Many say that the love of a sibling is a bond that can never be broken. Comedian, entreprenuer and all around funnywoman, B. Simone recently proved this when she did the big chop in support of her sister, Jordyn, who has been battling a condition called TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal). Jordyn had been battling TSW for the past year, causing pain and changes in her body and hair. All of which inspired her to let her sister know she's not alone in her fight.
Taking to Instagram, B. Simone, whose real name is Braelyn Simone, shared her sister’s condition with followers, explaining that part of her sister’s healing was to cut off her own hair to make things easier for her, and B.Simone wanted to go through that healing with her sis by doing the big chop on her own.
What is TSW?
TSW is not well understood. Researchers don’t know what percentage of people develop it or why some people react to topical steroids in this way.
Topical steroid creams are often used to treat eczema and other skin conditions, as they can relieve common symptoms like itching and scaling.
TSW is a rare reaction to stopping the use of topical steroid creams. It can result in a rash that is more severe and painful than the eczema it was originally used to treat. This rash can appear as patches or bumps on the skin.
The majority of reported TSW cases are in people with eczema; however, using topical steroid creams for another skin condition over a long period might also contribute to TSW.
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- skin weeping (eczema with pus-filled blisters)
- skin flaking or shedding
- skin peeling
- a rash that spreads
- a rash in areas that were not previously affected by eczema
- pus-filled bumps under the skin
- hard bumps under the skin
- swelling
- deep wrinkling of the skin
- skin that is sensitive to temperature
- hair loss
- infection
- insomnia
- nerve pain
- chills
- fatigue
- depression
“I did the big chop in the name of love,” Simone wrote on Instagram along with the video of her big chop. “❤ I love you baby @jordyngenevie and as long as I’m living you’ll never go through anything alone. She had to cut her hair because she physically couldn’t take care of it anymore. My sister loved her hair and I hate that she had to cut it off but there’s so much healing in this."
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"Jordyn, I can’t physically go through TSW with you but we can start this beautiful healing journey together. What better way to start off and to cut off the dead weight. I’m so proud of you and nobody understands what you’ve been going through for the past year. I see you fight every single day and you look more beautiful to me now than ever. It’s just hair, keep focusing on your spirit. I love you from the bottom of my heart to the depths of my soul."
What is TSW syndrome?
TSW syndrome is the name for the group of symptoms caused by topical steroid withdrawal.
The main symptom of TSW syndrome is a painful rash. In addition, people with TSW syndrome may experience the following symptoms:
insomnia
fatigue
hair loss
chills
depression
You may think that after a big chop, it may negatively affect B. Simone's confidence. Nope.
Just days after the big chop, the comedian posted, "I’ve never felt so beautiful."
That's right, Sis!
