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Media Appearances

Learn more about Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) by following Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman as she speaks at conferences, is interviewed by other industry professionals, and publishes articles.

Chinese Traditional Wisdom, Dr. Olivia in the Media, Podcasts

Replenishing Energy and Discovering Purpose

Podcast host Philip Fornaro and Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman explore the building blocks of radiant energy and health. Dr. Olivia explains how our career mindset,…

chinese herbs
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Switching from Drugs to TCM, TCM Dermatology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal)

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…

thinking outside the box presentation
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Eczema, Videos

“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…

tsw documentary
Dr. Olivia in the Media, TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal), Videos

“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,”…

Dr. Olivia in the Media, Podcasts, TCM Dermatology, TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal), Videos

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…

tcm eczema podcast
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Eczema, Podcasts, TCM Dermatology, Videos

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…

4-7-8 Breathing Article
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Lifestyle Tips for Healthy Skin

Dr. Olivia Shares 4-7-8 Breathing Technique

In this article by the National Eczema Association, Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman shares tips on using the 4-7-8 breathing method that originated in Pranayama Yoga…

TSW Rcovery Story
Client Stories, Dr. Olivia in the Media, TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal)

“My Journey Through a Decade of Topical Steroid Withdrawal”

Looking for hope and inspiration? One of our patients wrote an article about her personal journey of recovery from TSW (topical steroid withdrawal), with before…

NEA smore time video
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Eczema, TCM Dermatology, Videos

NEA Video: The Patient-Doctor Relationship

In this episode of S’more Time with the Doc, 19-year-old eczema patient Jeremy Paredes and Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman discuss how to own your eczema…

Dr. Olivia in the Media, Eczema, Lifestyle Tips for Healthy Skin

The Connection Between Stress and Eczema – Audio

Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman was the featured guest for the Chicago Integrative Eczema Center’s November 2023 meeting. Here presentation spoke to the relationship between stress…

Dr. Olivia in the Media, Natural Health Trends: Hype or Healing?

How Sound Therapy Can Help You De-Stress and Relax

Enjoy this National Eczema Association article on sound therapy as a healing, stress-relieving modality, written by Mollie Barnes and featuring insights from Dr. Olivia Hsu…

making smores for smore time
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Eczema, TCM Dermatology, Videos

NEA Video: Eastern and Western Medicine

S’more Time With the Doc features a doctor and a patient or caregiver discussing topics that often get missed during office visits. This series, produced…

Eczema outloud Podcast
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Eczema, Herbs Used in TCM, Podcasts, TCM Dermatology

Dr. Olivia on “Eczema Outloud”

The National Eczema Association’s “Eczema Outloud” podcast features Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman on the March 30, 2023, episode titled: “A Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioner Explains…

TSW video podcast
Client Stories, Dr. Olivia in the Media, Podcasts, TCM Dermatology, TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal), Videos

“How TCM is Helping TSW Patients” – Alt Health Show

“How Traditional Chinese Medicine is Helping Topical Steroid Withdrawal Patients”- June 8, 2022 Australian host Jordan Hendey, who is a TSW patient of Dr. Olivia…

atopic dermatitis story
Client Stories, Dr. Olivia in the Media, Eczema, TCM Dermatology

The Magic of Traditional Chinese Medicine

In this April 2022 article featured on atopicdermatitis.net, a former patient of Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman shares the story of her eczema healing journey. “TCM…

eczema interview
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Eczema, TCM Dermatology

My Conversation with Dr. Friedman About Traditional Chinese Medicine

Here’s an article from April, 2022, featuring an interview with Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman on how traditional Chinese medicine effectively treats eczema (atopic dermatitis). Featured…

TCM diet
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Food and Nutrition, Podcasts, TCM Dermatology

TCM Diet to Support Skin Rashes

Appearance on The Healthy Skin Show with host Jennifer Fugo – October 2021 Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman speaks on a TCM diet to support your…

Dr. Olivia in the Media

Making Integrative Dermatology Inclusive For All

Integrative Dermatology Symposium – October 22-24 2021 Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman was a featured speaker for this in-person and virtual symposium, speaking in several segments.…

Dr. Olivia in the Media, TCM Dermatology, TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal), Videos

Uniqueness: Why it Matters in TSW and TCM

SPARK- ITSAN Virtual Patient Conference- May 2021 Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman speaks at 19:20 in this video recording of SPARK-ITSAN’s recent virtual conference on TSW…

National Eczema Association Logo: TSW facts
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Eczema, TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal)

TSW: What the Eczema Community Needs to Know, Now

Dr. Olivia Hsu Freidman is one of the experts weighing in on critical information eczema sufferers need to know to prevent and treat TSW. Those…

integrative dermatology - when east meets west title slide
Dr. Olivia in the Media, TCM Dermatology

Integrative Dermatology: When East Meets West

This article, written by Dr. Matthew Willett, MD, summarizes key points made by Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman at the 2020 Integrative Dermatology Symposium.   Read…

Piles of Chinese Herbs - Chinese herbs for skin
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Eczema, TCM Dermatology, Videos

Webinar: Get the Facts–TCM & Eczema

Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman of Amethyst Holistic Health Solutions talks about how Traditional Chinese Medicine approaches eczema at the 2020 National Eczema Association Virtual Expo.…

Healthy Skin Show with Jennifer Fugo Banner - Episode 144, How Chinese Medicine Can Help Topical Steroid Withdrawal with Dr. Olivia Hsu Friendman, DACM
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Podcasts, TCM Dermatology, TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal)

Podcast: How TCM Can Help TSW

Topical Steroid Withdrawal is becoming more well known, but many Western medicine practitioners don’t adequately recognize or treat it. Listen to this informative podcast, featuring…

bundle of licorice root - TSW treatment
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Herbs Used in TCM, TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal)

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…

Herbs in small bowls on scroll with Chinese script - oriental medicine dermatology
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Eczema, TCM Dermatology

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…

ITSAN banner - Videocast TCM and TSW
Dr. Olivia in the Media, TCM Dermatology, TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal), Videos

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.

Leaders in dermatology education, Learnskin (TM) Video with Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman
Dr. Olivia in the Media, TCM Dermatology, Videos

Video: TCM Approaches to Dermatology

Listen in as Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman and Dr. Raja Sivamani, MD of Learn Skin as they discuss Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and how it relates to skin conditions.

Illustrated lotus flowers - herbal dermatology
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Podcasts, TCM Dermatology

Podcast: Mirror of the Interior- Chinese Medicine Dermatology

Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman speaks with Michael Max of Qiological about how the skin is a mirror of the body and the importance of seeing a patient’s condition as both a snapshot and a movie.

S3E7 Podcast - Using Traditional Chinese medicine to Treat Eczema by Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Eczema, Podcasts, TCM Dermatology

Podcast: Treating Eczema with Traditional Chinese Medicine

Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman joins host Abby Lai of Eczema Conquerors as she speaks on how Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) works and the healing process.

ITSAN banner - Videocast TCM and TSW
Dr. Olivia in the Media, Podcasts, TCM Dermatology, TSW (Topical Steroid Withdrawal)

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).

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