holistic dermatology

Patient Buzz Series: Skincare Ingredients from Your Pantry
skincare ingredientsThis month’s Patient Buzz includes articles about the latest trendy ingredients in skincare products, and some of them come from the pantry. Does science support claims that turmeric can improve sun-damaged skin and conditions such as acne, eczema or psoriasis? Can licorice root extract serve as a gentler way to lighten the skin? Be prepared for your patients’ questions by perusing this lis …
skincare ingredients
A WHOLE-istic View to Managing Psoriasis in the Era of COVID-19
Managing Psoriasis in the Era of Covid-19As part of the recent 2020 Integrative Dermatology Symposium, Dr. Jason Hawkes, Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology at UC Davis, provided a fantastically comprehensive primer on the management of psoriasis in the COVID-19 era. Read on for important treatment recommendations and insights to improve your clinical practice! As an introduction, Dr. Hawkes emphasized that psoriasis remains a …
Managing Psoriasis in the Era of Covid-19
Integrating the Dermatology Profession to Maximize Patient Options and Care
traditional Chinese medicineTo kick off the recent 2020 Integrative Dermatology Symposium, Drs. Peter Lio and Olivia Hsu Friedman, with the assistance of Ms. Kelly Barta, provided a fast-paced and comprehensive primer on how integrating conventional Western medicine with Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and other Eastern approaches can serve to maximize outcomes for patients. Read on for some important takeaways to integra …
traditional Chinese medicine
Part 1: What to Eat for Hair Health
Integrative Hair Care Dr. Apple BodemerIf I could think of a dermatologic condition with which patients are most often in tears, hair loss would definitely be on the top of my list.  For both males and females alike, the impact that hair has on our sense of identity is undeniable.  No, it's not life-threatening, but the psychological distress can be quite significant-- which often transfers right onto the dermatologist.  Because tre …
Integrative Hair Care Dr. Apple Bodemer