Best Skin Rash Expert Podcasts (2024)

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343: How To Use Black Seed Oil (Benefits + Top Tips For Soothing Inflamed Skin + Scalp) w/ Rachael Pontillo 41:45

33m ago41:45

41:45

A couple of months ago, I discussed black seed oil benefits on the podcast and was taken aback by the response I received! So many listeners were eager to learn more about black cumin oil and whether it would be a good fit to help support their chronic skin condition. If you’re dealing with rashed, itchy skin or even hair shedding, black cumin seed…

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Melanomas (Part 1) - Think you know melanomas? Think again! 24:55

9h ago24:55

24:55

“Over half of all our referrals to dermatology are for suspected skin cancer. But this is the alarming thing, only 6% of those referrals turn out to be either a melanoma or a squamous cell carcinoma...” Dr George Moncrieff. So, as primary care physicians, how can we help to reduce the percentage of benign melanoma referrals? You can start by listen…

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342: What Causes Sinusitis + Triggers Nose Rashes? Your Nasal Microbiome w/ Dr. Anastasia Stocker 35:21

23m ago35:21

35:21

Did you know that what’s living up in your nose could be a trigger for what causes sinusitis? The nasal microbiome is a vast new frontier and when things are out of balance, there is a ripple effect that can drive inflammation not just in the sinuses, but also in your body. So yes, a dysbiotic or imbalanced nasal microbiome can be a trigger for chr…

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341: How To Pick Nutrient Dense Foods For Best Skin Nutrition w/ Dr. Sarah Ballantyne 40:53

1h ago40:53

40:53

If you’re serious about figuring out what type of diet is best for you – your answer is nutrient dense foods. Let me explain… Food fear is rampant right now, with social media demonizing different common foods/ingredients as well as promoting “healthy” diets that lack necessary nutrient dense foods. Nutrients are the raw materials that the human bo…

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Mental Health (Part 3) - Mind-skin connections 21:23

5d ago21:23

21:23

In this third instalment of our series on mental health and the skin, we, Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson, are joined once again by special guest Professor Anthony Bewley, a distinguished authority in the field of psychodermatology. In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of mental health conditions that manifest through the…

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340: Moringa Oil Benefits for Skin: How to Use This For Eczema + Psoriasis Rashes 13:38

34m ago13:38

13:38

Unless you’re a skincare aficionado, you may not be familiar with moringa oil. It’s a traditional skincare ingredient that’s been used for centuries and is currently soaring in popularity. There’s good reason for that — the moringa oil benefits for skin are impressive. It's chock full of monounsaturated fatty acids which are fantastic skin barrier …

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339: How Sensitive Are You?: Best Test For Food Allergy (IgE) Sensitivity w/ Dr. David Fitzhugh 39:15

29d ago39:15

39:15

If you’ve ever wondered the best way to test for food allergy sensitivity, this episode is for you! What do I mean by food allergy sensitivity? Many people think that you’re either allergic (and thus highly reactive) to specific foods or you’re not. And that’s not actually true as there’s a scale of reactivity or sensitivity that you could be on fo…

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Mental Health (Part 2) - How skin conditions impact the minds of your patients 41:13

19d ago41:13

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This episode contains some eye-opening statistics revealing the staggering toll the likes of atopic dermatitis, rosacea, acne, psoriasis and alopecia areata take on an individual's mental wellbeing. BUT, the episode doesn’t just shed light on the problem. Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson have enlisted the help of Professor Anthony Bewley,…

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338: How to Stop The Pain of HS: Hidradenitis Suppurativa Treatment + Remedies w/ Dr. Steven Daveluy 40:17

11d ago40:17

40:17

Finding a hidradenitis suppurativa treatment that works can be frustrating and difficult, especially with certain symptoms like intense pain. Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) pain can severely impact your day to day quality of life — I speak from experience here! When I first discovered a swollen, painful lump in my armpit, I panicked, and immediately…

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337: New Research On Gut Trigger For Chronic Urticaria Hives (And What I See In Clients) 14:18

18d ago14:18

14:18

If you’ve found it frustrating that no one can tell you why you have chronic urticaria hives (including chronic spontaneous urticaria, dermatographia, and even angioedema), I feel you. Especially when IgE allergies are ruled out (testing is negative) or even avoiding what you’re allergic to isn’t helpful. At that point, most doctors will say that t…

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Mental Health (Part 1) - Psychodermatology and your patients 20:11

1M ago20:11

20:11

“…the skin is not just the skin. Underneath the skin, there is a person, who is really suffering.” Professor Anthony Bewley. In 2020, the 'Mental Health and Skin Disease' report produced by the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Skin highlighted that 98% of individuals with skin disease reported an impact on their wellbeing, despite this, only 18% re…

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336: Early Signs & Symptoms Of Psoriatic Arthritis (Don’t Ignore These!) w/ Dr. Jenny Bennett 38:45

1M ago38:45

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If you have psoriasis, you have a 30% chance of developing psoriatic arthritis symptoms! This type of psoriasis is notoriously difficult to diagnose because, unlike rheumatoid arthritis, there are no blood tests to easily confirm it. Psoriatic arthritis can be triggered at any age, but its onset is most commonly between 35 and 55 years old. One of …

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Rosacea (Part 2) – Getting treatment right first time 27:55

2M ago27:55

27:55

“...when you then see the patient who comes in [with] rosacea and they [have] then got the broken capillaries, the blood vessels starting to appear. It's not that my heart sinks when I see those, compared to a patient with simple background flushing, but I start thinking, we're in for a slightly trickier time here to start pulling them back.” Dr Ro…

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335: Why I Love THESE Black Cumin Seed Oil Skin Benefits 12:32

1M ago12:32

12:32

When you’re dealing with rashed skin, you can’t just slather on any moisturizer, cream, or the latest miracle potion promoted by beauty influencers. You’ve got to make sure the ingredients in your skincare formulas are clean, free of questionable ingredients, promote a healthy skin barrier, and soothe instead of potentially irritate your skin. And …

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334: When Liver Detox Problems Become Fatty Liver Disease w/ Dr. Ilana Gurevich 34:23

2M ago34:23

34:23

Did you know that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common type of liver disease? (And it absolutely is tied to skin issues too!) Fatty liver disease, also now referred to as metabolic dysfunction-associated liver disease, is the result of inflammation. It is associated with other common health issues like high lipids, high bloo…

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Rosacea (Part 1) - The best pub quiz question ever! 21:57

2M ago21:57

21:57

"What do Rembrandt, the Hollywood actor W. C. Fields and the former president Bill Clinton all have in common?" The answer is rosacea, and in this first episode on this common skin condition, your hosts Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson explore how to identify rosacea in your patients, giving you clarity on the clinical presentations to av…

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333: Guttate + Scalp Psoriasis Treatment (Case Study With LOADS Of Hidden Triggers) 18:09

2M ago18:09

18:09

If you’ve ever wondered if it’s possible to unravel the frustrating symptoms of scalp psoriasis with a more natural or integrative approach, you’re in for a treat. I’m sharing a case study from one of my real-life psoriasis clients who has lived with both scalp psoriasis and guttate psoriasis on her body for nearly 30 years. When my client first fo…

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332: SIBO Symptoms Trigger Rosacea, Psoriasis + Eczema w/ Dr. Allison Siebecker 32:53

3M ago32:53

32:53

Struggling with SIBO symptoms like bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, gas, and diarrhea, can be very frustrating. SIBO (short for small intestine bacterial overgrowth) is basically what it sounds like: Bacteria overgrow in the small intestine leading to many symptoms that impact the gut and other body systems. The presence of SIBO can trigger …

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Acne (Part 2) - Best treatment, zero scarring 33:03

3M ago33:03

33:03

As Dr Roger Henderson aptly puts it, “...The one thing guaranteed to make my heart sink, if I'm walking down the high street, is to see someone with acne scarring... Because you know that, that was preventable.” In this insightful episode, your hosts Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson discuss acne treatments, emphasising the crucial importa…

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331: Eczema Symptoms-Skin Color Connection: Why Skin Tone May Make Certain Symptoms WORSE w/ Dr. Shawn Kwatr 34:19

3M ago34:19

34:19

Did you know that the severity of eczema symptoms + skin color have a unique relationship? That certain eczema symptoms can be WORSE for skin of color versus white or lighter skin tones? While practitioners are typically taught about the “classic eczema patient” who has itchy eczema, there is huge variation in how atopic dermatitis (eczema) manifes…

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330: Everything You Need To Know About Dairy Allergy (In Food + Skincare Products) 33:52

3M ago33:52

33:52

If you have a dairy allergy, it probably doesn’t surprise you that it’s one of the more complex common food allergies. While there are 25 proteins in milk (yes, you read that right!), only a handful have been shown to trigger antibody production against them. Now, remember that a dairy allergy is different from being lactose intolerant. Lactose int…

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Acne (Part 1) - The full monty! 18:59

3M ago18:59

18:59

“Now many patients of mine do believe that acne, is acne, is acne. But one of the things I have learnt, over too many years of treating them, is that there's a massive range of presentations, including the 'no need to treat, so mild', to the... specialist referral level with horrendous scarring, which I think we've failed, if we get to the scarring…

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329: Crazy Eye Rash Trigger! Demodex Mites Treatment + Triggers w/ Dr. Carly Rose 33:29

3M ago33:29

33:29

If you struggle with eyelid inflammation (aka. blepharitis), crusty eyes in the AM or ocular rosacea, Demodex mites treatment might be in your future thanks to an overgrowth of these little critters! Demodex mites are a common, naturally-occurring commensal skin parasite that live, feed, poop, and die on your skin and on eyelashes and eyebrow hairs…

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328: Client Case Study: Severe Eczema On Feet + Body 17:46

4M ago17:46

17:46

If you’ve ever wanted a sneak peak behind some of the eczema cases that I work on, I’m sharing a fascinating healing journey of a client with severe eczema on feet + her body! This client was excited to be a part of this new case study series I’m bringing to the podcast to help inspire other eczema warriors out there. It’s easy to give up especiall…

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Topical Steroids (Part 2) - Everything you wanted to know but were too afraid to ask! 22:21

4M ago22:21

22:21

“Somebody with moderate atopic eczema has nine flares a year, each of those flares, perhaps needing topical steroids for two to five weeks at least. So, they're barely stopping the topical steroids.” Dr George Moncrieff Already you can see how patients can very easily, and unintentionally, be prescribed topical steroids long-term, which they are ne…

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327: Demystifying Food Allergy Signs, Symptoms + Skin Rash w/ Dr. Ruchi Gupta 36:33

4M ago36:33

36:33

Spotting food allergy signs quickly can be tricky, especially since they don’t manifest in everyone in the same way. But it’s so important to be able to identify the symptoms of food allergies, because a whopping 1 in 13 kids have at least ONE food allergy. And that number is surprisingly high for adults, too. Food allergies are an IgE immune-media…

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326: Bleach Baths Debunked: Why Mineral Baths Are So Much Better 17:25

4M ago17:25

17:25

Tempted to try a bleach bath for eczema skin rashes? Did your doctor recommend them? Before you go dumping Clorox into your bath water — you need to hear this. Because honestly, the science doesn’t support bleach baths which was highlighted by Dr. Peter Lio at the Eczema Expo 2023 meeting. Turns out that the research on this outdated practice isn’t…

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Topical Steroids (Part 1) - The Lowdown 22:18

4M ago22:18

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“…we’ve been using topical steroids now for over 70 years, which means they've been around longer than paracetamol. So, we know how to get the best results from them, and we know what to expect from them.” Dr George Moncrieff Or do we? Join our hosts as they unravel the essentials of prescribing topical steroids. Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger He…

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325: Keratosis Pilaris Treatment, Causes + Remedies w/ Dr. Julie Greenberg, ND 34:14

4M ago34:14

34:14

If you've been disappointed by keratosis pilaris treatment options + natural remedies -- you're not alone! Keratosis Pilaris (aka. Chicken skin) is a complex, poorly understood skin problem that can make you feel really insecure (because of how it looks). It can also make your skin texture feel unpleasant + rough (potentially triggering skin pickin…

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324: Regenerative Farming vs Plant-Based Diet: What’s Best? w/ Diana Rogers, RD 50:08

5M ago50:08

50:08

Whether you’re considering a plant-based diet or you’re wondering if there’s ANOTHER option to better, healthier farm practices – we need to talk about regenerative farming. Never heard of regenerative farming or regenerative agriculture before? Don’t worry – you’re not alone because most people think their options are only conventionally farmed pr…

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Emollients (Part 3) - Emollients everywhere! Which one to choose? 27:59

5M ago27:59

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“...Appropriate use of an emollient reduces overall health costs because the patient's eczema gets better, they have less appointments with doctors, they have less eczema, they're using less steroids, and in the paper that I showed not only were they using less topical steroids, they were using less antibiotics. So, it really is a win. You're using…

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323: SNEAKY Perimenopause Symptoms + Signs (No One Talks About) w/ Dena Norton, RD 37:07

5M ago37:07

37:07

Women are very poorly educated on perimenopause and perimenopause symptoms! So much so that we often assume that the subtle, annoying signs of perimenopause are the result of something else. You probably know some signs of menopause like hot flashes or night sweats. But as you hit your late thirties to early forties, things start to change that you…

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322: Does Collagen Work? (Top Collagen Benefits For Skin) w/ Dr. Tony Youn 34:54

5M ago34:54

34:54

If you’re on the fence about collagen (as well as how to build more of it), I’m excited to share that research now demonstrates the many collagen benefits that exist. Collagen for skin health is crucial, along with the many ways it supports your gut and joint health too! I talked about collagen benefits as well as collagen peptides + collagen prote…

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321: Before You Invest in Food Sensitivity Testing (What You Need To Know) 20:14

6M ago20:14

20:14

Before you buy food sensitivity testing, you need to hear this because so many people are harmed by these tests. For one thing, food sensitivity testing is touted as a miracle, cure-all answer for skin rashes. So when you take the test, cut out the foods, and your rash is still flaring up — it can leave you feeling really lost and even hopeless tha…

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320: Best Lymphatic Drainage Routine For Face + Body (WITHOUT Expensive Tools) w/ Leah Levitan 37:32

6M ago37:32

37:32

Many health experts swear that to be truly healthy, you’ve got to “move the lymph” using some sort of lymphatic drainage routine – often with expensive tools or techniques. The hope is that you’ll somehow clear infections, lose the bloat, and clean out toxins. While yes, lymphatic drainage is important, it’s not a miraculous solution. The type of l…

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Emollients (Part 2) - It’s all about the emollient 24:18

6M ago24:18

24:18

“Patients sometimes think that an emollient is an emollient. But when we're prescribing, we mustn't forget about splitting them into simple and sophisticated types and actually think about what we're putting on our patient's skin, which sounds an obvious thing to say, but it really is horses for courses” - Dr Roger Henderson. Following on from the …

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319: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome: What is MCAS + Why It's So Devastating w/ Jill Carnahan 35:11

6M ago35:11

35:11

Have you ever heard of mast cell activation syndrome but thought it was the same thing as histamine intolerance? It’s not… MCAS or mast cell activation disorder is much more serious! Today’s guest dives into what are mast cells and will show you how mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) is distinctly different and more complex than histamine intoler…

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318: Oral Microbiome: A Trigger of MASSIVE Inflammation w/ Dr. Victoria Sampson 33:52

6M ago33:52

33:52

Did you know that the inflammation that drives your eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, etc., could be triggered by your oral microbiome? That's right... Inflammation that shows up on your skin is often triggered elsewhere! And one often overlooked spot in the body is your mouth. Like your gut microbiome (which I've talked a lot about on the show), your or…

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Emollients (Part 1) - Refreshing dry skin! 22:34

7M ago22:34

22:34

Before we attempt to understand the critical role that emollients play in the management of dry skin conditions, we first need to understand our largest organ, the skin. Dr Moncrieff and Dr Henderson delve deep into the remarkable structure that is our skin, looking at how this organ punches way beyond its weight simply because it’s the part of the…

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317: Itchy, Painful Rash From Thyroid Disease: Your Guide to Stopping It 14:38

7M ago14:38

14:38

Can you get a rash from thyroid disease? Yes, yes you can. And in this episode, I’m connecting the dots between autoimmune thyroid disease and chronic hives. Today, we’re digging into how your thyroid can affect your skin, and how you can determine if yours is part of your rash trigger. If you’ve been struggling with a rash that just won’t disappea…

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316: Elimination Diets, Disordered Eating + Food Fear w/ MaryCatherine McDonald, PhD 40:15

7M ago40:15

40:15

Elimination diets can be therapeutic tools to support your health. But they also have the power to trigger disordered eating patterns + food fear. Except for a few instances, elimination diets aren't meant to be long-term health solutions — even when it comes to chronic skin problems like eczema or psoriasis or any of the other skin conditions I ta…

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315: What Is Contact Dermatitis? (Triggers, Testing + Treatment You Need To Know) w/ Dr. JiaDe (Jeff) Yu 36:12

7M ago36:12

36:12

If you've ever wondered, "what is contact dermatitis?" -- you're in for a treat because this episode is going to blow your mind! My guest Dr. JiaDe (Jeff) Yu lectured on contact allergic dermatitis at the Eczema Expo 2023 hosted by the National Eczema Association, and I found his presentation so valuable that I invited him here to share the ins + o…

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Eczema (Part 3) - Moving up the scale of eczema treatment 30:53

7M ago30:53

30:53

In this final episode on eczema, Dr George Moncrieff and Dr Roger Henderson share their thoughts on eczema treatments, including topical steroids and immunomodulators. Alongside many other practical tips, the key takeaways from this episode include: Advice on which, when, and how much topical steroid to prescribe to patients with eczema and how the…

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314: Is A High Protein Diet SAFE? (Or Bad For Skin Problems?) w/ Dr. Gabrielle Lyon 37:15

7M ago37:15

37:15

By now, I think everyone knows how I feel about protein intake. It's one of the reasons I was super excited to have back on a past guest to talk about protein myths and her NEW book, which I found utterly fascinating. It dives into the actual science as to WHY people need protein in their diets- for wound healing, blood glucose regulation, and so m…

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313: Testing for Candida Overgrowth (Is the Candida Spit Test LEGIT?) 14:25

8M ago14:25

14:25

Testing for candida when you have what you think is a candida rash can feel really discouraging. Especially when you have all the classic signs of candida overgrowth, and yet, your test comes back “clear.” What a frustrating waste of time and money, right? These results probably leave you feeling like you don’t know where to turn, or what’s causing…

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312: Castor Oil Benefits For Eyelashes + Eyebrows (Do's + Don'ts) w/ Dr. Carly Rose 27:22

8M ago27:22

27:22

If you've seen all these viral videos on caster oil benefits for your eyes, you're in for a treat! I asked a returning guest about a recent VIRAL TikTok video on castor oil that made me pause -- mostly because you really need to be careful what you put on or near your eyes. The eyeballs are very delicate tissue so... Is castor oil really the magica…

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Eczema (Part 2) - Rethinking eczema treatment (and throw the soap away!) 21:34

8M ago21:34

21:34

Join Dr Moncrieff and Dr Henderson as they discuss their assessment process for patients with eczema. Not only does this involve looking at the skin but also taking into account patient quality of life, their psychosocial wellbeing, as well as the importance of developing a bond with your patients through touch in this very tactile condition before…

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311: What Causes Candida Overgrowth (and How to Stop It) 19:56

8M ago19:56

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One of the questions I hear a lot is “what causes candida overgrowth?” Because Candida is one of the underlying root causes that can cause your gut and your skin microbiomes to become imbalanced or dysbiotic, it must be factored into your case. Specifically, since Candida + other fungal organisms can trigger rashes to flare up. Candida can be super…

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310: Integrative Approach to Solving Perioral Dermatitis w/ Dr. Julie Greenberg, ND 33:25

8M ago33:25

33:25

Today we've not only got a fan favorite back on the show, we are going to talk about a topic that I've only had ONE other guest talk about- perioral dermatitis. I know firsthand from a handful of clients I've worked with that perioral dermatitis is not only frustrating because it's hard to diagnose and find the root cause, but it's embarrassing bec…

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309: Ear Inflammation + Infections (Impacting Your Sinuses, Allergies + More) w/ Dr. Haley Overstreet 31:09

9M ago31:09

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Get ready to talk all about ears- everything from ear rashes to ear inflammation and ear infections! Also, this is another FIRST for The Healthy Skin Show. I've never had anyone come on to talk about ears! So, if you've had issues with your sinuses or ear drainage and wonder if it could be related to inflammation in your body, stay tuned to hear fr…

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