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“Does This Product/Treatment/Diet Work?”

Many eczema and topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) patients learn of various products or treatments or diets via Facebook support groups that have helped other patients […]

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CASE STUDY: Lip Swelling and Herbal Medicine

Situation Lip swelling and issues around the mouth area can come up for people suffering from eczema and topical steroid withdrawal.  Some patients have swelling, […]

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Teenage Acne: Moms, Don’t Let It Run Its Course!

Acne is one of the most common skin conditions among people of all age groups, but it can be especially troublesome during the teenage years. […]

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Herbal Medicine: How Long to Heal Eczema?

One of the first questions a new patient will ask is “How long will herbal medicine take to heal my eczema?” This is a very […]

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Sleep: Why it’s Important for Healthy Skin

Have you ever been tempted to cancel plans because you need your beauty sleep? Well, it turns out that beauty sleep is a real thing! […]

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CASE STUDY: Eczema Swelling and Herbal Medicine

Situation Natasha came to Amethyst after an eczema flare.  Her face had swelled beyond recognition. A year ago she started getting itchy and severely swollen […]

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What Does Herbal Medicine Taste Like?

When I show patients a typical dosage of herbal medicine, a plastic sachet of vacuum-packed brown colored liquid that looks like a cell phone sized […]

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CASE STUDY: Treating Contact Dermatitis with Herbal Medicine

Situation After playing outside with his granddaughter, John* noticed red bumps around his left ear.  At first, he tried to self treat with essential oils […]

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Dry Brushing and Exfoliating: How Does it Help Skin?

Many people don’t think of exfoliating as an essential part of their skin care routine, but it’s actually just as important as cleansing and moisturizing. […]

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