Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions

01/23/2026

You owe it to yourself to work toward lasting recovery and a solution to your eczema, not just a way to manage your symptoms. Here's a story of a patient who did just that! Read more...

Severe eczema responds well to TCM herbal medicine. Here is a case study with before and after photos.

01/22/2026

What sounds better in the middle of winter than a nice hot sauna? But how does a sauna affect your health, especially the health of your skin? Learn more...

Sauna is designed to make you perspire, but does it really help your skin? Sort through the facts and the hype about saunas and sauna safety.

01/21/2026

Skin Fact: Skin accounts for about 15% of your body weight.

01/20/2026

Those who struggle with eczema also worry about topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) if they use commonly prescribed topical steroid creams. Here's a patient who opted for natural therapy through TCM herbal medicine, partly to protect against TSW....

Eczema and TSW can be debilitating and scary, especially for teens. Learn why TCM herbal medicine can be safer than steroids for eczema.

01/19/2026

One of the many types of massage therapy you can opt for is something called “lymphatic drainage” massage. What is this, really? And does it work?

Lymph drainage massage touts many benefits, including for skin health. But does it really work? Learn the theory behind lymph drainage.

01/16/2026

When you're evaluating whether or not to use a new prescription drug for eczema, it's important to go beyond the commercials and do a bit of research on possible side effects. Here are some pros and cons we've found on a popular new drug....

Is Ebglyss® the best choice for relief of Eczema? We take a look at its advantages and disadvantages compared to TCM.

01/15/2026

Berberine is having a moment! But did you know that Traditional Chinese herbal medicine has always known about its healing power? Learn more about how this herb is used to treat topical steroid withdrawal, and more...

In TCM dermatology, Huang Lian, or berberine, is prescribed at the correct time and in the correct dose according to your specific symptoms.

01/14/2026

According to scientists, different colors of light can have different effects on our moods and even our health. That’s why in both traditional and holistic medical clinics, you’ll find new therapies that rely on specific colors of light to target specific health issues. Learn more...

According to scientists, different colors of light can have different effects on our moods and even our health, even your skin's health.

01/13/2026

We're excited about new research and new drugs for skin conditions such as ezcema and psoriasis, but it's important to look at all the pros and cons before deciding if a prescription drug is right for you. Here's what we know about Zoryve®...

Is Zoryve® the best choice for topical relief of Eczema and Psoriasis. We take a look at its advantages and disadvantages.

01/12/2026

Imagine looking forward to a cold shower, or a plunge into a tub filled with icy water – even in the winter! Many people do. Cold plunges and cold showers are a health trend right now, and for good reason. Learn more...

Imagine a cold shower, or a plunge into a tub filled with icy water – in winter! Cold plunges and showers are a health trend right now.

01/09/2026

One effective way to reduce stress is learning how to stop thinking about your skin condition, or your life situation, in ways that trigger a stress response.

Cognitive behavioral stress management (CBSM) is short-term therapy that focuses on how your thoughts affect your emotions and behaviors. It can help you identify irrational stress-provoking thoughts, and change the behavior and thought patterns that lead to stress.

Learn how you can improve your skin's health by reducing stress with the help of cognitive behavioral stress management.

01/08/2026

Dead Sea salt actually has less sodium chloride than other sea salts. However, it has higher levels of magnesium, potassium, calcium, sulphur, and other minerals. It’s this diverse mineral content that gives backing to some of its health claims. Learn more...

Allergy testing can sometimes be helpful, but they may not be a reliable diagnostic tool for patients with eczema or TSW.