Treatment of Topical Steroid Withdrawal with TCM – Research Article
Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman, along with her colleagues Dr. Peter Lio and Cynhia Hsu, recently published an article in the Journal of Integrative Dermatology. “This...
Dr. Olivia and Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions offer information and treatment for a wide variety of dermatological conditions. Specializing in eczema, TSW, acne, and psoriasis, we encourage you to contact us for an initial intake if you’d like to discuss your own skin health history.
We Look at Eucrisa® for Eczema
Eucrisa™ (crisaborole) is a topical ointment for adults and children 3 months and older used to treat eczema (atopic dermatitis). It is a non-steroidal topical...
Why Flareups Increase When the Seasons Change
Those who struggle with skin conditions such as eczema, TSW, psoriasis, and acne, often find that their symptoms flare when the seasons change — especially...
“Thinking Outside the Box” – Chicago Integrative Eczema Center
The November 2025 meeting of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center featured a presentation from Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman on “Thinking Outside the Box.” How do...
“Still Preventable” – Documentary on TSW by Briana Banos
Learn more about topical steroid withdrawal and hear the experiences of those suffering from TSW in this new documentary by Briana Banos. In “Still Preventable,”...
Video/Podcast: Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman on TSW
In this video/podcast, Dr. Olivia appears on the JD Touchette Podcast. The JP Touchette Podcast dives deep into the stories of incredible people, including those...
CASE STUDY: Eczema and a Switch from Dupixent®
Eczema can be stubborn to treat if you’re not addressing the root cause. Here’s a case study of one of our eczema patients who tried...
We Look at Ebglyss® for Eczema
In September of 2024, the FDA approved Ebglyss™ (lebrikizumab-lbkz manufactured by Eli Lily and Company) as a prescription treatment for moderate to severe eczema (atopic...
Video/Podcast: Traditional Chinese Medicine for Eczema
In this video/podcast, Dr. Olivia speaks with Michelle Mills, the Eczema Coach, on her Empowered Eczema podcast. She explains how TCM treats each patient based...