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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 […]
If you keep changing your skin products and regimens, but still find your skin is itchy, flaky and dry, or your flare-ups persist, there may […]
Situation Roger had scalp and facial psoriasis for 13 years. At first, it appeared on his scalp and seemed like dandruff. So, he just ignored […]
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