One of the most common misconceptions among people with dark skin is that their melanin infused skin blocks all harmful UV rays. While it’s true that melanin does provide some protection, you should still wear sunscreen if you have dark skin. The sun doesn’t care...
Many eczema and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) patients learn of various products or treatments or diets via Facebook support groups that have helped other patients achieve fantastic healing effects. The patients who swear by these methods often enthusiastically push others to try them. Then, when...
SITUATIONLip swelling and issues around the mouth area can come up for people suffering from eczema and topical steroid withdrawal. Some patients have swelling, oozing and/or incredibly inflamed and irritated skin around the mouth. Some patients have severe dryness and constantly peeling skin. And even...
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions among people of all age groups, but it can be especially troublesome during the teenage years. Thankfully, a large percentage of teens outgrow it by the age of 20. However, there is ample research that shows...
One of the first questions a new patient will ask is “How long will herbal medicine take to heal my eczema?” This is a very hard question to answer with absolutes because it really depends on you. Here are the main factors that will come...
Have you ever been tempted to cancel plans because you need your beauty sleep? Well, it turns out that beauty sleep is a real thing! Not only is the amount of sleep you get essential for skin health, but the quality is vital, too. Our...
SITUATIONNatasha came to Amethyst after an eczema flare. Her face had swelled beyond recognition. A year ago she started getting itchy and severely swollen eyes which then progressed to intense redness and itching on the rest of her face. She started going thru cycles of...
When I show patients a typical dosage of herbal medicine, a plastic sachet of vacuum-packed brown colored liquid that looks like a cell phone sized soy sauce pack from a Chinese restaurant, they immediately ask “What does it taste like?” Not gonna lie, it does...
SITUATIONAfter playing outside with his granddaughter, John* noticed red bumps around his left ear. At first, he tried to self treat with essential oils but then, the bumps worsened and spread to his neck, chest, and torso. A dermatologist prescribed an antibiotic, hydrocortisone cream and a moisturizer....
Many people don’t think of exfoliating as an essential part of their skin care routine, but it’s actually just as important as cleansing and moisturizing. When you exfoliate the skin, you remove dry skin cells and reveal smoother, glowing skin. Getting rid of all that...
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