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...
If your use of topical steroids now has you on a roller coaster with your TSW skin symptoms, if they no longer work like they used to but giving them up makes things worse, Amethyst can help. Our goal is to return your skin to normal so you don’t have to use topical steroids, and you can enjoy recovery that lasts.
Below are articles from our site that may help you understand more about TSW and how your own personal healing can begin:
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...
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.
How Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Approaches Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW)
Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman speaks to the International Topical Steroird Addiction Network (ITSAN) about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how this ancient medicine can treat modern skin conditions like Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW).
Eczema/TSW: Why Are Nights So Rough?
If you have eczema or topical steroid withdrawal, nighttime can be tough. Some people notice an increased feeling of warmth that then leads to increased...
“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,...