Heal Thy Self with Dr. G Skin Doctor: Skin Won’t Heal Until Your Gut & Hormones Do | ft Dr Trevor Cates HTS w/ Dr. G #432
Nov 10, 2025
Dr. Trevor Cates, a naturopathic doctor and integrative dermatologist known for her holistic approach to skin health, dives into the surprising connections between skin issues and internal health. She reveals that acne and other skin conditions often signal gut imbalances and hormone fluctuations, emphasizing the importance of addressing lifestyle and emotional boundaries. Cates also discusses the harmful effects of popular skincare myths, the gut-skin relationship, and the potential consequences of hormonal birth control on skin health. Discover the real causes behind your skin problems!
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Skin Reflects Internal Health
- Acne, rosacea, and premature aging are symptoms of internal imbalance rather than isolated skin problems.
- Treating skin superficially misses gut, hormones, nervous system, and emotional root causes.
Personal Healing Led To Her Practice
- Trevor Cates recovered from childhood eczema and allergic skin reactions using holistic medicine.
- That early improvement inspired her focus on integrative dermatology and treating skin from the inside out.
Gut And Skin Microbiomes Are Linked
- The gut and skin microbiomes are connected but distinct, so internal probiotic use affects skin indirectly.
- Effective skin treatment combines internal gut support and targeted external skincare.
