How CAP Treatment in Bali Helped Anna Through Severe TSW.
“I tried everything from emollients to oat baths, and my skin was only getting worse and worse, I was extemely tired and frustrated.”
“Before Bali I was going through the worst phase of TSW - exudation and dryness on my face and neck, almost my whole body was covered with fungal infection, inflammation, fungal on my scalp, insomnia, constant itchiness and pain.
I tried everything from emollients to oat baths, and my skin was only getting worse and worse, I was extremely tired and frustrated.”
“I landed in Bali thinking Sea + Sun would be the magic ticket for my TSW… and instead week 1 was my worst flare ever. Salt water felt like tiny shards of glass on raw skin.
I’ve decided to ask my “best friend” ChatGPT about a possible support I could seek in Bali - and this is how I found Wave Skin Wellness 🧡”
“The clinic became my safe space, a place where my skin felt the best, no irritants, no perfume, no judgement, the CAP machine started helping from session one, but the real game-changer was realising I’m not alone (getting to know you guys!), getting clarity on what’s happening with me - what’s truly normal and not normal for my condition.
But also it was so amazing coming to the clinic and sharing updates with you haha”
“After my sessions at the clinic, I noticed my skin starting to calm - less irritation, less oozing, less itchiness, and a feeling of relief I hadn’t felt in a long time. Beyond the physical changes, I also felt lighter emotionally: more clarity, reassurance about what’s normal in TSW, and comfort in knowing I wasn’t going through this journey alone.”
“TSW is incredibly tough but you don’t have to go through it alone.”
“Creating a safe, irritant-free environment and making lifestyle adjustments can make a huge difference, seeking support - whether from a clinic, community, or your partner brings so much relief and hope.
Most importantly, be patient with yourself and your skin - give yourself time to rest, recharge, healing is possible, even if the journey feels endless.”
“During my TSW journey, what helped me get through the toughest moments? Icepacks on my skin, talking with my partner or venting to my friends, I’ve been also going on mental health walks in the evenings, music helped a lot but when nothing worked. I just allowed myself to rest and breath (of course oftentimes it led me to intense scratching)”
Waves of Sound
Anna has curated a 21-song playlist that carried her through some of the hardest moments in TSW. These are the songs she leaned on during sleepless nights, painful flares and the quiet moments where she needed something to hold her together.
Now she’s sharing it with you to remind you that healing has a rhythm too. Sometimes a single song can help you breathe a little easier, feel a little less alone or simply get through the next few minutes. If you’re in a tough phase of TSW, we hope her playlist brings you the same sense of comfort and companionship it brought her.
Anna played “Big Pharma (Withdrawal)” by Aby Coulibaly over and over during her TSW journey. It was the song that held her through long days of healing in Bali and became a quiet companion during some of her hardest moments.
“I’m so grateful to the clinic for bringing us together”
- Anna Novykova
“Meeting Mary and Sasha also brought so much family feeling into my life - we lived like a big family.
I’d talk about TSW or any other things, or just go without talking for days, but it felt amazing just knowing there was someone who had been through the same journey I’m going through now.
I could always ask them for anything, and they also made sure I didn’t overwork myself haha. I’m so grateful to the clinic for bringing us together.”
“TSW recovery is not only about CAP, but adjusting my whole lifestyle was the key. From making my apartment a safe space, finding safe accommodation (Thanks to Mary mostly), to asking my partner to shower with CJay cleanser, to washing all laundry with just hot water - every small step to reduce irritants matters. The fewer triggers I expose my skin to, the faster and healthier my recovery can be. I think my biggest aha moment was that flaking is the sign of healing.”
From pain to progress
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