Skin Conditions

Skin Conditions Resolved With Natural Therapies

Treating Complex Skin Cases

For over two decades, Dr. Sharif has delivered lasting relief by correcting the internal imbalances driving acute & chronic skin issues, offering hope when other treatments have failed.

(Note: We do not treat skin cancer at our clinic, and refer our skin cancer patients to conventional dermatologists. We do however recommend supportive natural therapies to our cancer patients while they are under the care of a dermatologist.)

Acne and rosacea

Acne: Pimples, blackheads, and deeper bumps from clogged pores and inflammation. Rosacea: Redness, flushing, and acne-like bumps, often triggered by heat, alcohol, or sun. ...

Alopecia areata, androgenic alopecia

Signs & Symptoms Alopecia Areata: Sudden, smooth, round patches of hair loss. Androgenetic Alopecia: Gradual thinning at the crown or hairline in men; overall thinning at the top of the...

Angioedema

Deep swelling under the skin—often affecting lips, eyelids, or tongue. Can occur with hives or on its own. ...

Atopic diathesis-related rashes

Rashes associated with an overall tendency toward allergies, such as eczema or asthma. Skin may be sensitive, dry, and easily irritated. ...

Autoimmune blistering diseases

Pemphigus Vulgaris A rare autoimmune disease that causes fragile blisters and painful sores, often starting in the mouth. Bullous Pemphigoid An autoimmune condition, usually in older adults, that creates large,...

Bacterial Skin Condition

Impetigo A contagious skin infection—common in children—that causes small blisters or sores that break open and form a honey-colored crust, often around the mouth or nose. Cellulitis A deeper skin...

Benign

Seborrheic Keratoses Common “stuck-on” waxy growths that appear with age. Harmless but sometimes itchy. Lipomas Soft, movable lumps under the skin made of fat. Usually painless and harmless. Dermatofibromas Firm,...

Burns

Skin damage from heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation that causes pain, redness, blisters, or deeper injury. Frostbite Skin and tissue damage from extreme cold, leading to numbness, pale or blue...

Dermatomyositis

An autoimmune disorder causing a purple or red rash and muscle weakness, often made worse by sun exposure. Sarcoidosis A condition where clusters of inflammatory cells form in organs. On...

Drug eruption

Rashes caused by a reaction to medication. Can range from mild pink rashes to serious blistering reactions. Angioedema Deep swelling under the skin—often affecting lips, eyelids, or tongue. Can occur...

Eczema / Dermatitis

Atopic Dermatitis A chronic, itchy skin condition often starting in childhood, causing dry, irritated patches that flare with triggers like weather, stress, or allergens. Contact Dermatitis A rash caused when...

Epidermolysis bullosa

Epidermolysis Bullosa A rare disorder where the skin is extremely fragile and blisters easily from minor friction. ...

Frostbite

Skin and tissue damage from extreme cold, leading to numbness, pale or blue skin, and in severe cases blisters. ...

Fungal

Tinea (Ringworm) A fungal infection that causes round, red, itchy patches with a raised border. Despite the name, it’s not caused by a worm. Candidiasis An overgrowth of natural yeast...

Hidradenitis suppurativa

A chronic condition where painful lumps form in areas like the armpits or groin. These lumps can burst, form tunnels, and scar over time. ...

Hyperpigmentation

Melasma Dark, patchy discoloration on the cheeks, forehead, or upper lip—often triggered by sun exposure or hormones. Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation Dark marks left behind after acne, rashes, cuts, or irritation as...

Hypopigmentation

Vitiligo Loss of pigment in patches, leading to smooth, white areas on the skin where melanocytes (pigment cells) stop functioning. Albinism A genetic condition causing little or no pigment in...

Ichthyosis

A group of conditions causing dry, thick, scaly skin that may resemble fish scales. ...

Lupus erythematosus

Lupus erythematosus (An autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the skin, causing rashes—especially after sun exposure—including the well-known “butterfly rash” across the cheeks. cutaneous forms)....

Malignant

Basal Cell Carcinoma The most common skin cancer. Often looks like a shiny bump or sore that won’t heal. Grows slowly and rarely spreads. Squamous Cell Carcinoma A firm, scaly,...

Neurofibromatosis

A genetic condition that causes multiple café-au-lait spots (light brown patches) and benign nerve tumors on the skin. ...

Onychomycosis

Thickened, yellow, brittle nails caused by fungal overgrowth. ...

Parasitic

Scabies An extremely itchy rash caused by tiny mites that burrow under the skin, often worse at night, spreading by close skin contact. Lice Small insects that live in hair...

Premalignant

Actinic Keratosis Rough, scaly patches caused by sun damage that can sometimes turn into skin cancer if untreated. ...

Pruritus without rash

Persistent itching without visible skin changes, often linked to internal conditions such as thyroid disease, kidney issues, or liver problems. ...

Psoriasis

Plaque Psoriasis Red, raised patches covered with silvery-white scales, typically on elbows, knees, scalp, or lower back. Guttate Psoriasis Small, drop-shaped red spots that appear suddenly, often after a sore...

Psoriatic nail disease

Changes in nails such as pitting, thickening, crumbling, or lifting, associated with psoriasis. ...

Radiation injury

Skin damage caused by medical radiation or exposure to strong radiation sources, leading to redness, peeling, or slow healing....

Sarcoidosis

A condition where clusters of inflammatory cells form in organs. On the skin, it can cause firm bumps, discolored patches, or scars....

Scleroderma

A condition that causes hardening and tightening of the skin due to excess collagen. Can also affect internal organs in some cases....

Sun damage

Skin changes from UV exposure, including sunburn, early aging, freckles, and sun-sensitive rashes. ...

Tuberous sclerosis

A condition causing benign growths on the skin and other organs, often with light patches, thickened skin, or small facial bumps. ...

Urticaria (Hives)

Sudden, itchy welts that come and go within hours. Often triggered by foods, medications, stress, or infections....

Vasculitis-related rashes

Inflammation of blood vessels causing red or purple spots, bruising, or tender bumps on the skin. ...

Viral

Herpes Simplex A viral infection that causes painful blisters around the mouth (cold sores) or genitals. It can flare up during stress, illness, or sun exposure. Herpes Zoster (Shingles) A...

Warts

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