Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions

11/06/2025

There are good reasons to consider moderating your drinking over the holidays if you have a chronic skin condition such as acne, eczema, psoriasis or other issue. Here are some of the reasons why.

Alcohol can have adverse affects on your skin especially if you have acne, eczema, psoriasis or other skin issues. Preserve your luminous-looking skin.

11/05/2025

Skin Fact: We have 200 different types of fungi living in our feet, according to a study published in the journal Nature. Although they live all over the human body, apparently their favourite spots are the heel, under toenails, and between the toes.

11/04/2025

It often begins with a tendency to blush or flush more easily than other people. But then, as time goes on, the redness starts to slowly spread from the nose and cheeks to the forehead and chin. Learn more about and .

Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that can often be overlooked as a rash or heat flush. Here are key facts about rosacea.

11/03/2025

Cold weather is right around the corner! Here's how to prepare and what to have on hand to keep your skin healthy and radiant.

Seasonal changes affect our skin and what we need to keep it healthy an dglowing. Read tips for winter skin care here.

10/31/2025

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10/30/2025

Feeling sad, hopeless, isolated or depressed is often a part of struggling with a skin condition. You're not alone. Here's what matters...

Depression is common among those suffering from serious skin conditions. If you're down, here's what to do and how to reach out for help.

10/29/2025

Skin Fact: It's normal to lose 50 to 100 hairs a day!

10/28/2025

Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) is a risk whenever you use topical steroid creams. It can be difficult to diagnose and stubborn to treat. However, TCM herbal medicine can be very effective. Here's one patient's story...

TSW (topical steroid withdrawal) can produce devastating symptoms. Here's one case, with before and after photos, that got better with TCM.

10/27/2025

Red light therapy is a sweeping new trend in health and wellness. Here are some facts, and info about what to look for if you'd like to try it...

Colored light therapy is a trend in spas, wellness care, and in some skin care clinics. Does it work? or is it hype? We take a look here:

10/24/2025

New drugs for chronic skin conditions like psoriasis can leave some people searching for safer options with less side effects. Here's how you can switch if you have second thoughts...

Skyrizi® is a psoriasis drug with documented benefits and side effects. Here is information to help you evaluate your treatment choices.

10/23/2025

Skin Fact: One experiment revealed that Meissner corpuscles—touch receptors that are concentrated in the fingertips and palms, lips and tongue, ni***es, p***s and clitoris—respond to a pressure of just 20 milligrams, the weight of a fly.

10/22/2025

Dr. Olivia's latest talk is now on video! Learn how the time of day and amount of light available all send subtle signals to your brain. These signals can affect your health —including your skin's health — in profound ways. When you understand how circadian rhythm works, you can end self-sabotaging habits that conflict with your body’s inner clock. Click to watch...

Dr. Olivia speaks at the October 2025 Chicago Integrative Eczema Center meeting on how our circadian rhythm can affect skin health.