Specialized Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) care in the Netherlands
Personalized guidance and innovative CAP treatment for Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)
TSW Clinic is the first and only specialized clinic for Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) in the Netherlands. We provide personalized TSW treatment programs that combine Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) and UV-free blue light therapy (BLT), carefully tailored to your skin, symptoms, and recovery journey.
Our approach combines specialized TSW guidance with innovative skin treatments, including Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) and UV-free blue light therapy (BLT). Every treatment program is carefully considered and designed to support the skin while helping you navigate your recovery with the right guidance and support at every step.
A personalized approach to your TSW journey
No two TSW journeys are the same. That’s why we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach.
At TSW Clinic, we start by understanding your skin, your symptoms and your individual situation. Based on this, we create a personalized treatment program designed around your needs and recovery journey which will .
01 - Insight
Through an in-depth analysis of individual factors, we help you discover how your body and skin respond to different influences. This gives you valuable insight into what your skin needs, what may trigger or contribute to flare-ups, and how you can respond to those signals.
Our goal is to give you knowledge and practical tools that extend beyond your treatment, helping you develop a deeper understanding of your body and skin that stays with you for life.
02 - Treat & guide
Once we have identified and addressed the personal factors that may be influencing your recovery or contributing to flare-ups, we can begin your personalized treatment program.
Our innovative treatments, including Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) and UV-free Blue Light Therapy, are designed to support your skin’s natural healing processes. Throughout your treatment, we provide personalized guidance and closely follow how your skin responds, allowing us to tailor your approach to your individual needs and recovery journey.
03 - Learn & take control
Our goal goes beyond supporting you through your TSW journey. We want to help you develop a deeper understanding of your body and skin that stays with you for life - so you know how to care for your skin, recognize what it needs, and better understand and manage potential flare-ups in the future.
Because understanding your skin is something you can take with you for life.
Innovative treatments, carefully developed for TSW
At TSW Clinic, we combine personalized guidance with innovative, non-invasive treatment approaches designed to support the skin during the TSW journey.
Cold Atmospheric Plasma
Cold Atmospheric Plasma (CAP) is an innovative treatment that uses cold plasma technology to support the skin. At TSW Clinic, CAP is incorporated into personalized treatment programs based on your individual skin and situation.
UV-free blue light therapy
Our UV-free blue light therapy (BLT) uses specific wavelengths of blue light without UV exposure. It is offered as part of a personalized treatment approach, depending on your individual needs.
✽ What we offer
Why choose TSW Clinic?
→ Our specialized team has extensive experience in supporting and treating people with Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) and stay up to date with the latest scientific research and treatment approaches.
→ We take the time to listen to your individual situation, provide a thorough assessment and offer personalized, expert guidance.
→ We use safe, medical, science backed treatments such as Cold atmospheric plasma treatment for TSW (CAP treatment) and UV-free blue light therapy for TSW.
→ You receive personalized support throughout your recovery, with regular check-ins and easy access to guidance when you need it.
→ We place particular emphasis on creating a calm, supportive and comfortable environment at every stage of your journey.
What our patients say about TSW Clinic
Every TSW journey is different. Hear from people who have trusted us to support them through their journey towards healthier, more resilient skin.
Read their experiences with our personalized care, guidance and innovative treatment approach.
“When I stopped using topical steroids at the end of 2025, I found myself in a nightmare of constant itching, pain, open wounds, sleepless nights and feeling ashamed of how I looked.
From the very beginning of my journey at TSW Clinic, I received both emotional support and physical treatment, including cold plasma and blue light therapy. This helped me regain confidence that my skin could heal, even when my situation felt completely hopeless.
Now, five months later, I’m sleeping again, I can move freely, and I’m actually looking forward to the summer ahead.
I wholeheartedly recommend TSW Clinic. The knowledgeable, caring and compassionate team provides the support and guidance you need throughout the challenging TSW journey.”
“At 22, I never imagined I would find myself going through such an intense and challenging period. For about a year, I used topical steroids on and off, believing they would help me. Eventually, this led me into a very difficult period. When I stopped using them, I felt completely desperate. My skin deteriorated severely, and with it, so did my mental wellbeing.
Throughout this time, Kirsty and her team supported me enormously, both physically and emotionally. From the very beginning, I felt heard and taken seriously, especially at a time when there is still so little understanding of TSW.
The time, attention and care they invested in helping me recover mean so much to me. They helped me slowly find my way back to feeling like myself again.
Through CAP treatment - and no, it’s not only available in Thailand or England, but right here in the Netherlands - together with blue light therapy, I saw a noticeable improvement in my skin and it became much calmer.
At this clinic, you are not treated as a condition; they see you as a person. Everyone is different, and they understand that incredibly well.
I’m deeply grateful for the care and support I received.”
“My skin just couldn’t seem to heal those last remaining areas, and I honestly didn’t know what else to do.
I read about CAP (and Thailand) and decided it was finally time to seek professional advice. Best decision ever! I really wish I’d had this kind of support earlier in my recovery.
Kirsty and her team go through everything with you - from products, your environment and work to nutrition and so much more. That alone was a real eye-opener for me.
They also use blue light therapy, which gave me relief from the itching within the first week. Hallelujah! It finally allowed my skin to start healing.
They have their own approach, and it works, right here in the Netherlands. I’m so happy I found them!”
“Finally, I found a place where TSW is truly understood, a place where I don’t have to explain myself. What a relief.
Kirsty and her team have an incredible amount of knowledge and experience. They don’t just look at your skin; they look at the bigger picture. From the products in your environment and what you put on your skin to what you personally need to help manage things like scratching. That personalised, holistic approach really makes a difference.
After just two weeks of blue light therapy, I noticed a huge improvement in my itching. It gave me so much hope. Now that I’ve completed the program, I feel much more confident in my recovery journey.
Another thing I really appreciate is that the door doesn’t close once your program ends. You can always come back with questions or for additional treatments if you feel you need them. Just knowing that support is there gives me peace of mind.
It was an intensive journey, especially with all the travel involved, but I’m incredibly grateful that I took this step.”
“After reaching a point where I could no longer take care of myself and had no choice but to move back in with my parents, I knew I couldn’t keep going downhill.
On the recommendation of a friend, I found TSW Clinic. Thankfully, I was able to get an appointment fairly quickly and was welcomed with so much warmth, compassion and professionalism.
Once the medication had cleared from my body, I was able to start treatment. The blue light and CAP treatments completely changed the course of my recovery.
First, the itching began to subside. Then, slowly, my wounds started to heal, and my skin regained its natural colour and healthy glow.
Now, six months later, I’ve completed my treatment and I feel stronger than ever!
The team at the clinic have been invaluable to me: caring, flexible, dedicated and genuinely compassionate. I couldn’t recommend them highly enough.
This is the first review I’ve ever written, but I hope it can help someone else going through TSW. Know that when you come to Vinkel, you’re truly in good hands!”
“In 2022, I discovered that I had TSW. I couldn’t find anyone who truly recognized what I was going through, not even dermatologists. Despite this, I decided to stop using topical corticosteroids altogether.
It took me a year and a half to recover, and I was doing much better until I experienced a flare-up in August 2025. Thankfully, this time I didn’t have to go through it alone.
That’s when I found TSW Clinic, where Kirsty - who has experienced TSW herself together with her team - finally gave me the recognition and support I had been missing. They also have a level of knowledge and experience that goes far beyond anything I had been able to find online.
They don’t just treat your skin directly with CAP and light therapy; they also look at your lifestyle and the bigger picture. After three months of treatment with them, my skin is better than it has ever been - even better than when I first thought I had recovered.
I would highly recommend TSW Clinic to anyone going through this difficult condition. You deserve to be heard, understood and supported on your journey towards healing.”
Ready to start your TSW journey?
Your skin deserves the best care. Would you like to take the next step towards healthier skin and feeling better? We’d love to support you on your journey.
During your first consultation, we’ll discuss your skin, your symptoms and your individual situation. From there, we can determine how our personalized treatment programs and innovative treatments can support you on your journey.
Start your journey with TSW Clinic.
TSW on the cover
Our founder, Kirsty, is featured on the cover of Gaaf! Magazine, published by VMCE.
A special moment for us, and for everyone affected by TSW. In the latest issue of Gaaf!, published by VMCE, our clinic is featured alongside a subject that deserves greater recognition: TSW, right on the cover.
In the feature, Kirsty joins Dirk Jan Hijnen, chair of NVDV, to discuss the latest developments surrounding TSW, the motivation behind TSW Clinic, and what is still missing from current care for people living with TSW.
An honest and in-depth conversation that addresses the challenges head-on and asks important questions about the future of TSW care.
Why you’ll want to read it:
- Clear insight into the current TSW landscape
- A closer look at the gaps in today’s care
- Different perspectives brought together in an open and thought-provoking conversation

