Yin Yang Dermatology – Holistic Healing for Skin, Los Angeles
The Launch of Our YouTube Channel
So excited to announce the launch of our YouTube channel!
Check out our introductory video…
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Herbal Treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum in Kids
When I treat young children in my herbal dermatology practice, the most common condition I see is eczema. In second place is a viral condition called molluscum contagiosum. It’s actually quite common for kids with eczema to also have molluscum. … More…
Perioral Dermatitis: How Chinese Medicine Can Help
I write a lot about perioral dermatitis (POD) on this site for a couple of reasons. First – I treat a lot of it in my Chinese medicine practice. Second – it’s a very rewarding condition to treat.
For people … More…
Christmas Arrives at Yin Yang Dermatology!
Two days before Christmas, just as we were getting ready to turn out the lights and go home for the holidays, a huge crate arrived at our door. I had almost forgotten it was coming that day. Naturally I was … More…
A Tale of 3 Herbs: Customizing a Formula for Acne
If you’ve spent any time on this site, you’ve probably seen references to “customized” formulas. Customizing involves choosing precise herbs that differ from person to person – treating not only the individual nature of their skin condition, but also their … More…
This Isn’t “Normal” Rosacea! … Why Herbs Offer the Best Treatment
It happens so often in dermatology that the appearance of someone’s skin condition doesn’t quite match up with the “textbook” photos and descriptions.
That’s what happened with a woman I began treating 5 months ago who had quite a severe … More…
Herbs from China: Can They Be Trusted?
It happens quite often that I see a patient who has concerns about herbs that come from China. We’ve all heard the stories of toxic products coming from China – not to mention the worries we have about pesticides in … More…
Holistic Treatment for Herpes
A Topic Not Many Want to Discuss
Every now and then when someone calls to schedule an appointment, they flat out don’t want to tell us about their condition over the phone. Almost always when this happens, it turns out … More…
Why is Perioral Dermatitis So Common in My Practice?
Perioral dermatitis is very well treated with Chinese herbs. But still – I’m always surprised that it’s one of the most common conditions that I treat in my practice.
Before I began studying holistic dermatology, I don’t think I had … More…
Seborrheic Dermatitis: A Patient Story
I recently had a patient come in looking for a natural treatment for seborrheic dermatitis of the face and scalp. He had suffered with dandruff since he was a teen, but the condition had worsened and spread to chronic rashes … More…