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...
Webinar: Get the Facts–TCM & Eczema
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...
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...