Sunscreen: Why Skin Color Matters
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...
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:
“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...
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,...
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....
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...
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!...
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...
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...
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...