Love Your Skin From Scalp to Toe
Some skin on our body is easy to forget – like our scalp! Yet just like every other inch of skin, the scalp needs tender...
Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman and Amethyst Holistic Health Solutions bring you the latest information on skin health, TCM herbal medicine, and lifestyle tips that can help you reach your health and wellness goals. Below is a complete list of our articles and media posts:
CASE STUDY: Eczema Case Responds Immediately
Every case is different and the time it takes to see results with herbal medicine can vary widely. However, this case is exceptional in the...
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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...