CASE STUDY: Herbal Medicine Calms Psoriasis
Situation Our patient Maya* suffered from psoriasis for more than a decade and a half. “It began on my legs when I was 8 and...
Read up on chronic dermatological conditions, natural treatments, case studies, and TCM Dermatology, including TCM herbal medicine.
CASE STUDY: Lichen Sclerosus
Lichen Sclerosus (LS) is a skin condition producing white blotches or patches of thin skin, usually around the genital or anal area. Occasionally, you may...
CASE STUDY: Fungal Skin Infection
What Is It? Fungal infections include common maladies like athlete’s foot, jock itch, yeast infections, and toenail fungus. Fungus grows in warm and humid places...
CASE STUDY: How Eczema Can Lead to TSW
Sometimes, when those who suffer from eczema seek relief through topical steroid creams, it backfires. The trouble is that the body can sometimes build an...
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...
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...
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? ...
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...