Our skin needs to stay clean for us to stay healthy. But the soap we use both on our hands or in the shower can […]
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Lichen Sclerosus (LS) is a skin condition producing white blotches or patches of thin skin, usually around the genital or anal area. Occasionally, you may […]
Wearing masks whenever you are away from home and around others helps protect you, your family, and your community from the increased spread of Covid […]
What Is It? Fungal infections include common maladies like athlete’s foot, jock itch, yeast infections, and toenail fungus. Fungus grows in warm and humid places […]
Sometimes, when those who suffer from eczema seek relief through topical steroid creams, it backfires. The trouble is that the body can sometimes build an […]
Chemicals in home cleaning products can affect your health, especially your skin! Many chemicals in cleaners can make skin sting, itch, and cause a red […]
What is it? Jenny* suffered from nummular eczema, also known as nummular dermatitis or discoid eczema. This specific form of eczema is a chronic condition […]
Probiotics are live microorganisms like good bacteria that we can take internally, or apply externally, for health benefits. Bacteria already form about 1-3% of your […]
Before Nina called Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman, she’d been suffering from Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) for five years. Her case was extreme and debilitating, with […]
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