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Things you CAN do during COVID-19:

About the Author Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman, LAc, DACM, Cert. TCM Dermatology is the owner of Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions and treats Eczema, Acne, Psoriasis, and TSW […]

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FAQs: Switching from Cyclosporine to Herbal Medicine

Many eczema patients have been using a class of immunosuppressants called Cyclosporine.  Some patients see great results with these drugs but some experience negative side […]

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Fabrics to Wear While Skin is Healing

If you have a skin condition like eczema or topical steroid withdrawal (TSW), sometimes it feels like anything touching your skin hurts, including your clothes! That’s why it’s […]

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Does Your Skin Love Chocolate as Much as You Do?

Chocolate used to take the rap for acne and all sorts of hives, rashes and skin allergies. But now chocolate is the darling of the […]

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Coffee: A Friend or Foe to Your Skin?

How coffee affects your skin’s health and appearance is complicated. The bottom line on coffee and skin health is: “it depends.” Coffee and Your Skin’s […]

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Can Holiday Drinks Affect Your Skin?

There are good reasons to consider moderating your drinking over the holidays if you have a chronic skin condition such as acne, eczema, psoriasis or […]

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Coconut Oil : Why it’s Good for Skin

Coconut oil has gained immense popularity and there’s strong evidence that it’s very helpful for skin.  Here’s the current findings and how you can benefit. […]

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Another Success Story: Reversing Eczema

Here at Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions, we celebrate every success story. Here’s what we heard this week from “Bob,” a client who had struggled to […]

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How Eczema Changed My Life

Anyone with serious eczema will tell you that it changes their life.  But my experience led to a career change. Here’s what happened. My Journey […]

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  • Foods with Hidden Wheat and Gluten July 26, 2026
  • Video Interview: “Let’s Talk TSW with Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman” June 29, 2026

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