The Dr. Hyman Show

Why Your Skin Is Begging You to Heal Your Gut First

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May 26, 2025
Cindy Geyer, a triple board-certified physician specializing in integrative and lifestyle medicine, joins the conversation to unveil the surprising connection between gut health and skin conditions like acne and eczema. They discuss how diet, particularly refined carbs and dairy, fuels inflammation affecting skin health. Traditional treatments may worsen gut and skin microbiomes, while a functional approach restores balance and addresses root causes. The podcast also covers the dangers of skincare chemicals and the vital role of Vitamin D in immune health.
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INSIGHT

Skin Health Comes From Inside

  • Skin health primarily comes from internal factors, especially gut health, rather than topical treatments.
  • Traditional medicine focuses on outside-in approaches which often fail to provide lasting results.
ADVICE

Cut Sugar and Starches for Acne

  • Avoid sugar, refined carbohydrates, and starches that cause insulin spikes to reduce acne.
  • These foods trigger follicular hyperkeratosis, where skin cells get stuck and inflamed, causing acne.
ADVICE

Eliminate Dairy to Improve Skin

  • Remove dairy from your diet to improve acne as it contains natural hormones that can trigger breakouts.
  • Some may tolerate sheep or goat dairy better, but hormone content in milk promotes skin inflammation.
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