One of the most common misconceptions among people with dark skin is that their melanin infused skin blocks all harmful UV rays. While it’s true […]
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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 […]
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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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