Life Topical steroid withdrawal is controversial. Patients say it’s real and feels ‘like I’m on fire.’ August 2, 2023August 2, 2023David Oliver, USA TODAYComments Off on Topical steroid withdrawal is controversial. Patients say it’s real and feels ‘like I’m on fire.’ Dermatologists recommend the importance of strictly adhering to proper steroid use, but recognize the horror some patients suffer when they don't.