Is Gan Cao (Licorice) Safe for Treating Topical Steroid Withdrawal?
In this article, Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman examines whether or not licorice root is a steroid, how its bio constituents affect the body and concludes...
Traditional Chinese Medicine is a proven, effective, centuries-old system of medicine that is especially effective in treating skin conditions.
TSW: When Should I Start Herbal Medicine?
Many Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) patients wonder, “When should I try herbal medicine? Is it good for the beginning stages of TSW? When it’s flaring? ...
TSW: How Are Herbal Medicines Prepared?
In a previous article, How does TCM customize treatment for TSW? we delved into how we match herbal formulas ingredients to a person’s individual TSW presentation at...
Approaching TSW thru Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)
Even though we think of TSW as a modern condition that’s been on the rise since the advent of steroids, the Chinese documented symptoms of...
Psoriasis: When’s the Right Time to Start Herbal Medicine?
Many Psoriasis patients wonder, “When should I try herbal medicine? Is it good for the beginning stages of Psoriasis? After it’s been going on for...
Ancient Eczema Treatments
In this article, the National Eczema Association interviewed Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman about how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) has been used to treat eczema symptoms...
Psoriasis: What’s the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Approach?
Even though we think of psoriasis as a modern condition that’s been on the rise since the industrial age, the Chinese documented psoriasis conditions over...
When Is the Right Time to Start Herbal Medicine for Acne?
Many Acne patients wonder, “When should I try herbal medicine? Is it good for the beginning stages of Acne? After it’s been going on for...
Video: Traditional Chinese Medicine Meets Topical Steroid Withdrawal
Molly Evans, ITSAN board member, welcomes Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman and Nina Adjin (patient) to talk about Topical Steroid Withdraw (TSW) and how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can be used to treat TSW.