Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman recently received a message from one of our eczema patients: “I have written this thank you a kazillion times in my […]
Summer is coming, which means it’s time to restock on sunscreen. As with all topical skin care products, the ingredients in your sunscreen count! Unfortunately, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Some skin on our body is easy to forget – like our scalp! Yet just like every other inch of skin, the scalp needs tender […]
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 […]
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