Coconut oil has gained immense popularity and there’s strong evidence that it’s very helpful for skin. Here’s the current findings and how you can benefit. What Is Coconut Oil? Coconut oil is a highly saturated oil that is made from extracting the oil from raw...
Before I opened my practice, I spent weeks researching herbal companies to examine how they sourced their herbs, what they measured to ensure quality, what they tested to ensure safety and whether or not their herb facility was checked by a third party to ensure...
Eczema Herpeticum (EH) is a painful, contagious skin rash usually caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Some eczema patients have an EH eruption; so it’s important to know what it is, how to diagnose it and why to treat it early. Read on to learn...
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 itching and even sweating. Many people think the heat is caused from the day’s accumulated activities or because their minds...
Acne is one of the most common skin conditions among people of all age groups, but it can be especially troublesome during the teenage years. Thankfully, a large percentage of teens outgrow it by the age of 20. However, there is ample research that shows...
When I show patients a typical dosage of herbal medicine, a plastic sachet of vacuum-packed brown colored liquid that looks like a cell phone sized soy sauce pack from a Chinese restaurant, they immediately ask “What does it taste like?” Not gonna lie, it does...
In the west, we often look to the microbiome when trying to understand systemic conditions like eczema. We try limiting certain food groups like sugar, gluten, dairy or general inflammatory foods or load up on whole foods, pre- and probiotics to keep our eczema at...
By now, we all know that exercise is necessary for good physical health. Exercise is essential for a fit and toned body, a healthy heart, and so much more. But, what many people don’t know is that regular exercise can build healthy skin, too! Regular...
Many eczema patients have been using the new biologic, Dupixent® (dupilumab). Some patients see great results with these drugs but some experience negative side effects. Those who see major negative side effects realize that long-term usage is not viable, so they start looking for another solution. It...
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