Dermatology Decoded: From Gut Health to Topical Trends featuring Renata Block

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Gut health is crucial in developing and managing skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis. In a podcast episode, Renata Block, a board-certified physician assistant specializing in dermatology, discusses how an altered microbiome can lead to chronic inflammatory responses that exacerbate skin diseases. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy gut microbiome to prevent and manage these skin conditions effectively.

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Renata explains that the gut microbiome begins developing in utero, highlighting the significance of gut health even before birth. Research suggests that an imbalance in the gut microbiome can contribute to the severity of skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. By promoting a healthy gut microbiome, individuals may experience improvements in their skin health.

When patients feel comfortable and empowered to ask questions, voice concerns, and express their needs, it creates a collaborative environment where both the provider and the patient work together as a team toward achieving optimal skin health. Renata Block highlights the importance of providing the tools for treatment and ensuring that patients understand the reasons behind their skin condition, why specific treatments are prescribed, and how they can actively participate in their care.

Connect with Renata Block on Instagram at @savvydermdiva, on TikTok @DermatologyWithRenata, and her website, Savvy Derm Diva.

This episode is produced by Skip The Boring Stuff, a podcast strategy company for small business owners.