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Eczema on Brown and Black Skin: A Diagnostic and Training Gap
Dermatology as a field has historically relied on imagery and case studies that center lighter skin tones. This is a documented problem within the field itself, not a fringe observation. Medical students and practitioners trained on this imagery can find it genuinely difficult to recognize inflammatory skin conditions in patients with richly pigmented skin not because they are not skilled, but because the training did not show them what to look for.
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
10 hours ago4 min read
Topical Steroid Withdrawal, Seen Through The Lens of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Topical steroids work by suppressing the inflammatory response at the surface. From a Chinese medicine perspective, years of suppression may push that underlying pattern deeper into the body. In Chinese medicine we call this a lurking pathogen. When steroids are tapered or stopped, the lurking pathogen re-emerges, often more intensely than before.
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
11 hours ago2 min read
Chinese Herbal Medicine: The Basics of Personalized Herbal Care
Chinese herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years to support health and address a wide range of health concerns. One of its defining features is its personalized approach. Rather than choosing herbs based on a diagnosis or symptom alone, a Chinese medicine herbalist looks at the bigger picture, including your symptoms, health history, digestion, sleep, energy levels, and other aspects of your health. This individualized approach helps explain why two people with th
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
4 days ago5 min read
20 Things to Stop Doing If You Have Eczema
Some common habits, though, can leave eczema-prone skin drier, more irritated, and harder to calm. A consistent skin care routine helps protect the skin barrier and reduce common sources of irritation. Here are some of the most common eczema care mistakes, along with what to do instead.
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
Oct 66 min read
Fungal Acne Safe Skin Care
Fungal acne isn’t really acne at all. It just looks like it. If your acne isn’t improving despite trying everything the reason may be that you are treating it incorrectly and possibly even feeding the fungus with topical skin care products. Fungal acne is pityrosporum folliculitis (PF) caused by yeast overgrowth on the skin known as Malassezia folliculitis.
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
Oct 55 min read
Skin Rashes: Low Nickel Diet & Nickel Contact Allergy
Nickel, a common trace metal found in various foods, can trigger skin rashes and irritation in those sensitive to it. Low Nickel Food List
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
May 14, 20245 min read
Anti-Inflammatory Science Behind Chinese Herbs
Inflammation is a normal immune response which defends the body from harm but when it over reacts, it can result in various pathological...
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
May 2, 20249 min read
Dupilumab/Dupixent vs. Chinese Herbs for Eczema Relief
Comparison between dupilumab/Dupixent & Chinese herbs for eczema relief.
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
Apr 17, 20249 min read
Resolve Acne Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation with Blood-Moving Chinese Herbs
Post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition that occurs as a result of inflammation as dark patches after a pimple heals.
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
Apr 1, 20246 min read
Different Types of Chinese Herbs for Different Types of Acne
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) uses a variety of herbs to address different types of acne. Here is a list of herbs we commonly use.
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
Mar 26, 20243 min read
Reasons Coconut Oil Might Be Bad For Your Skin.
If you think coconut oil has caused you skin irritation, you are probably right and it may be time to kick coconut oil to the curb....
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
Feb 26, 20247 min read
Reduce Night Itching and Sleeplessness Caused by Eczema Dermatitis
"Why does the itch get worse at night?" 😢 "How can I control the night time itch?" 🛌🏽 These are common questions that I hear from...
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
Oct 19, 20212 min read
Showering Tips for Dry Skin, Eczema & Psoriasis
1. Shower in tepid, not hot water. Hot water dries out skin. 2. Keep it short. Limit showers to 10 minutes. Long showers dry out skin. 3....
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Natural Care for PUPPP Rash In Pregnancy
That strange, itchy, bumpy rash on your body during pregnancy might be a PUPPP rash (pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of...
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
Dec 10, 20201 min read
Pytariasis Rosea on Skin of Color
The books describe the appearance of pytariasis rosea as multiple discrete, oval or circular *flat lesions* or plaques that are...
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
Dec 10, 20201 min read
12 Natural Eczema Care Tips for Babies and Kids
12 Natural Eczema Care Tips for Babies and Kids
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
Oct 30, 20203 min read
World Psoriasis Day
Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that can appear all over the body so lots of people with psoriasis wind up wearing long sleeves and...
Juliette Aiyana, L.Ac. MTCM
Oct 29, 20201 min read
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