Dermatology

Your face and skin are your billboard to the world. We all go to great lengths to present ourselves well and it affects us deeply when our skin doesn’t cooperate! Acne, rosacea, eczema, seb derm, psoriasis and ketosis pilaris are chronic skin conditions that are highly resistant to clear. It’s easy to spend a large amount of money on supplements, topicals and other treatments that promise improvement, but only later get added to that growing pile of lost hopes in your kitchen cabinet. Chris has studied all of these conditions and understands their pathophysiology. Genetics, hormones, pathogenic gut bacteria and poor skin pH all play a role. If you’d like to explore some more targeted options for better skin health that are science based and natural, there is hope to a better life! Please reach out to Chris today.

Eczema doesn’t just result in problem skin, but can also lead to excessive itching and discomfort. Certain bacteria in the gut and GI tract have higher associations with Eczema. There are also genetics involved as the skin’s ability to produce natural moisturizing factor is often impaired. Many resort to topical or oral steroids to control or reduce symptoms. Over time though, steroids need to be dosed higher and may lose their ability to work at all. More modern pharmaceuticals can help, but at the cost of shutting down entire immunological pathways. This is not a good long-term solution. To promote better skin health, it’s important to look at root causes and support the body’s natural ability to maintain and moisturize the skin.

Acne begins in our teenage years as hormone levels fluctuate. It can sometimes last well into our adult years too. Similar to Eczema, the presence of certain bacteria are often associated with acne. Conventional treatments include antibiotics, birth control pills and topical ointments. While prescription-based therapies can work, they may be accompanied by unintended side effects that can have lasting, negative outcomes on one’s health. Other questions should be asked beforehand. Why are hormone levels out of balance? Why is some skin more prone to breakouts? Does diet have anything to do with it? There are NATURAL ways to promote better, smoother skin. A nutritionist can help identify the best place to start and leave you with lasting changes that will not just benefit your appearance, but your whole body health as well.