Psoriasis? We Look at Taltz®
Taltz® (Ixekizumab) is an injectable medicine used to treat those 6 years of age and older with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis. It is a...
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:
Avoiding GMOs and Why You Should
GMO is short for “genetically modified organism,” and GMOs are showing up in our food supply in the form of fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, and...
What Does Self-Care Really Mean?
In the last several years, the topic of “self-care” soared in articles and among influencers, complete with lots of product recommendations for self-pampering. Treating ourselves...
Cryotherapy: Help or Hype?
Many spas and wellness centers now offer whole body cryotherapy — meaning exposing your body to extremely cold temperatures that are meant to result in...
We Take A Look at Opzelura (TM)
OpzeluraTM is a relatively new medication, receiving FDA approval in 2021 as the first topical treatment of its kind for atopic dermatitis (eczema). It is...
How Does Meditation Help Our Skin?
If you have a chronic skin condition and have been putting off starting a meditation practice, here is information that might change your mind. There...
What is Dermatillomania?
When you have a serious skin condition, such as eczema, TSW, psoriasis, and acne, it can be hard to leave your skin alone due to...
Lymph Drainage: What Does it Really Do?
One of the many types of massage therapy you can opt for is something called “lymphatic drainage” massage. What is this, really? And does it...
CASE STUDY: Teen Overcomes Eczema and Fear of TSW
Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) can strike anyone at any age. It’s especially tough on children and teenagers, because it can be difficult to diagnose, and...