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Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman

Face with Glitter - TSW herbal medicine

CASE STUDY: Severe TSW Responds Beautifully to Herbal Medicine

Situation Our patient Rachel* had extreme Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) that had spread over her entire face, on her arms, legs, hands, and large sections […]

Topical Indigo: Science Rediscovers a TCM Gem

Topical Indigo: Science Rediscovers a TCM Gem

Indigo is the word we use to describe a deep, rich color of blue. Yet Indigo actually refers to the plant known as indigofera tinctoria, […]

petroleum jelly skin

When NOT to use Petroleum Jelly

For generations, petroleum jellies and salves have held a hallowed space in many medicine chests. Perhaps your grandparents used it for a dozen skin care […]

Image Flower: Skin Toner Facts

Facial Skin Toners: What do they do and do I need one?

When you’re shopping for skin care products that bring out the best in your skin, one item you’ll usually find in most skin care lines […]

Crocuses sprouting in the snow - treating eczema

CASE STUDY: Resolving Severe Hand Eczema

Situation Our patient Tina* found us through a podcast interview featuring Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman. “After hearing her own story with eczema, I had a […]

scalp skin health

Love Your Skin From Scalp to Toe

Some skin on our body is easy to forget – like our scalp! Yet just like every other inch of skin, the scalp needs tender […]

Colorful Floral Image Eczema Answer

CASE STUDY: Eczema Case Responds Immediately

Every case is different and the time it takes to see results with herbal medicine can vary widely. However, this case is exceptional in the […]

emotions and skin

Emotional Well-Being and Skin Health

It’s tricky to know which comes first – do negative emotions trigger skin flare-ups? Or, does skin trouble trigger bouts of anxiety, stress, and depression? […]

watercolor image treating psoriasis

CASE STUDY: Herbal Medicine Calms Psoriasis

Situation Our patient Maya* suffered from psoriasis for more than a decade and a half.  “It began on my legs when I was 8 and […]

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