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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? […]

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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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Soaps and Skin Health: Bars vs. Liquid vs. Foam

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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CASE STUDY: Lichen Sclerosus

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 […]

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Masks: Keeping Your Skin Healthy While Wearing PPE

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 […]

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CASE STUDY: Fungal Skin Infection

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 […]

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CASE STUDY: How Eczema Can Lead to TSW

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 […]

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Home Cleaning Products – Here’s How to Protect your Skin

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 […]

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CASE STUDY: Nummular Eczema

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 […]

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