Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis with Chinese Herbal Medicine
We are constantly learning in dermatology. With advents of new techniques, sometimes traditional methods can be forgotten or lost. Chinese Herbal Medicine dates back thousands of years. Just as we shouldn’t retire chemical peels in favor of a “laser-only” approach, maybe we shouldn’t give up on other traditional methods.
During the 2020 Integrative Dermatology Symposium, Dr. Trevo …
We are constantly learning in dermatology. With advents of new techniques, sometimes traditional methods can be forgotten or lost. Chinese Herbal Medicine dates back thousands of years. Just as we shouldn’t retire chemical peels in favor of a “laser-only” approach, maybe we shouldn’t give up on other traditional methods.
During the 2020 Integrative Dermatology Symposium, Dr. Trevo … Continue reading "Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis with Chinese Herbal Medicine"
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