CASE STUDY: Nummular Eczema
What is it? Jenny* suffered from nummular eczema, also known as nummular dermatitis or discoid eczema. This specific form of eczema is a chronic condition...
Read inspirational stories of recovery from chronic and debilitating skin conditions and our patients’ first-hand experiences with TCM herbal medicine.
Nina’s Story: Healing TSW
Before Nina called Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman, she’d been suffering from Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) for five years. Her case was extreme and debilitating, with...
CASE STUDY: Scalp & Facial Psoriasis
Situation Roger had scalp and facial psoriasis for 13 years. At first, it appeared on his scalp and seemed like dandruff. So, he just ignored...
CASE STUDY: Nodular Acne and Herbal Medicine
Situation Lizza* had nodular and cystic acne, a severe form of acne that is very hard to clear up with most western treatments because it...
CASE STUDY: Teenage Cystic Acne
Situation Jennifer began getting cystic acne breakouts on her face and back when she turned 14 years old. Her family preferred using natural methods to...
CASE STUDY: Lifelong Eczema Relieved at Last
Situation Allison* had suffered from a lifetime of eczema. Throughout her youth, she managed her condition with topical steroid creams. But once she entered her...
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...
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...
CASE STUDY: Psoriasis and Herbal Medicine
Situation When Rebecca* and I first met via video conferencing, she had suffered from plaque psoriasis for over 20 years. The lesions covered every part...