Keratolysis exfoliativa or hand eczema?
Keratolysis exfoliativa also known as focal palmar peeling is a common disorder that is rarely reported and often overlooked as hand eczema. Hand dermatitis can
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Red, Itchy, and Scaly Skin
Inflammation can affect any part of our body. But when it affects our skin we become aware of its presence at the very early stages of
The Power of Chinese Herbal Medicine
The effectiveness of Chinese herbal medicine in the treatment of dermatological conditions is hard to deny. I was just thinking about an elderly patient who
Balancing Stress to Benefit Your Skin
Here in the Pacific Northwest we were fortunate to have a long lasting stretch of warm and sunny days that seemed endless. However, fall has come,
I’ve tried Chinese herbs for my skin
Chinese medicine is a vast and complex form of medicine. The treatment approaches with Chinese herbs can be very complex and require much training and
Evolving Traditional Chinese Medicine Treatments
Last month I traveled to London to study with my mentor Mazin Al-Khafaji. It was interesting to note the ways in which his treatment approaches
I thought I was just a blusher
Have you experienced flushing of the face throughout your life and always just thought nothing of it until the redness stopped fading off? You may
A discussion of Chinese Medicine
Chinese herbal medicine has a long history of use dating back several thousands of years. Throughout the ages it has been a system of medicine
A variant of eczema…Pompholyx
Most often when people think of eczema they don’t realize that there are variations of this disease. A very common subtype of eczema is pompholyx
Healing acne from the inside out
One of the most common skin complaints seen in clinics is acne. This all too common skin problem seems to plague most teenagers during a
Chinese herbs to treat my skin?
Skin complaints account for approximately 20% of patient visits to health clinics every year. Unfortunately, most people seeking out care for their skin complaint often