The Healthy Skin Show

Perioral dermatitis is an incredibly frustrating skin condition because it is so difficult to treat. My guest today has some tips for reducing perioral dermatitis flares. My guest today is Dr. Sarah Villafranco, a noisy advocate for cultivating joy and health in everyday life. During ten years practicing emergency medicine, she observed the broad spectrum of human wellness and illness, and wanted to empower her patients more in their daily choices. With her line of luxury, natural skincare, she hopes to increase the quality of the ingredients people are absorbing through their skin, and employs a less-is-more approach to conditions such as dermatitis, acne, and eczema. She is invested in shifting the conversation from beauty to skin health, and to discussing the privilege of aging in a positive light. Join us as we dive into perioral dermatitis, and her dos and don'ts for managing this chronic skin rash. Has your perioral dermatitis improved with a healthier diet and removal of fluoride and SLS? Tell me about it in the comments!   In this episode: What is perioral dermatitis (PD)? Dr. Sarah's experience with PD What are the most common causes of PD? Why can applying oil to PD make it worse? Can antibiotics help? Some ingredients that can help people with perioral dermatitis.   Quotes "[Perioral dermatitis] can have the bumps that often come with acne and the redness and it can have the dry flaky tightness that comes with eczema." [2:01] "Some dermatologists are wising up and understanding that topical steroids are one of the leading causes of perioral dermatitis." [12:45] "We should not use parabens because they are proven to disrupt hormone cycles and shorten gestational age at birth." [17:25] "It's unfortunate, but if more dermatologists knew that they could ask patients to stop using SLS and to stop using fluoride and to work actively on stress management and not to use oils on their skin, I think a lot of people could heal themselves without antibiotics with two to four weeks of behavioral changes."   Links Find Dr. Sarah and Osmia Organics online Osmia Organics blog Osmia Organics Black Clay Facial Soap Osmia Organics Purely Simple Face Cream CLICK HERE to listen to more info on the problems with fluoride in our water! Follow Dr. Sarah on Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

The truth is that chronic skin rashes issues like eczema, psoriasis, dandruff, rosacea, lichen sclerosus, etc. are complicated. You’re clearly not one of those lucky people who discovered ONE THING that made their rashes a thing of the past. I certainly didn’t experience any magical creams or potions when my eczema was in full angry monster mode! And it can be more frustrating when what worked for other people with the same condition doesn’t really work for you. But there’s a reason WHY your skin rash puzzle is complicated. AND why what works for someone else doesn’t help you one bit. I’m going to break this all down today for you! In this episode: 16 Root Causes driving chronic skin rash conditions Why what works for someone else doesn’t help you at all Why you’re right to feel like your skin rash puzzle is complicated Benefits of finding your unique combo of Skin Rash Root Causes Quotes: Drug reactions are another root cause that’s often overlooked! Common drugs like NSAIDs, some blood pressure medications and even certain drugs that are used for Lupus like Plaquinel can have dramatic impacts on your skin. They can also be an underlying trigger that you wouldn't necessarily consider. Take a look at all the medications that you currently take (even over-the-counter meds). Then review what medications that you were taking around the time when you had your initial flare. Using this process to identify root causes that I implement in my practice, my client shared with me that she finally had answers and knew what was wrong. The plan was a refreshing and welcome change from just fixating on all these food sensitivity panels results that only limited her diet further without alleviating her debilitating symptoms. Because of our work together she's actually able to start adding back in some of these foods without any reaction while her skin is staying calm.Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

Blood sugar imbalances can be hard to spot. And it might surprise you to learn that well-balanced blood sugar is important for maintaining healthy skin. My guest today is Dr. Ritamarie Loscalzo, licensed Doctor of Chiropractic with Certifications in Acupuncture, Nutrition, Herbal Medicine, and HeartMath®.   As the founder of the Institute of Nutritional Endocrinology, Dr. Ritamarie specializes in using the wisdom of nature to restore balance to hormones with a special emphasis on thyroid, adrenal, and insulin imbalances. She has trained and certified hundreds of practitioners in the art of using palate-pleasing whole fresh food as medicine. Best-selling author, speaker, and internationally recognized nutrition and women’s health authority with over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Ritamarie offers online courses, long-distance coaching, counseling, and informative live events. Join us as we talk about all things blood sugar: why it's important, how it affects the skin, and how to balance it. Has your skin condition improved after balancing blood sugar? Tell me about it in the comments!   In this episode: Why should you care if your blood sugar is not well balanced? More effective ways than the fasting glucose marker to tell whether your blood sugar is imbalanced What if a fasting blood sugar level is all you have? Can stress impact your blood sugar? Symptoms of possible blood sugar imbalance Why is what we eat important?   Quotes "Blood sugar regulation is important because every cell in the body needs to get a source of energy, a source of fuel, in order to do its thing. So in order for skin cells to be able to reproduce properly and get the right nutrition in, there needs to be a balance in blood sugar and the escort hormone (called insulin)." [3:06] "When insulin resistance starts, we get a lack of nourishment to all of our cells. Skin included." [5:00] "The mechanism is: when we perceive stress, our blood sugar goes up, our cortisol goes up. Because that's what the adrenals do. They produce cortisol. And one of cortisol's jobs is to raise the blood sugar and the blood pressure and the heart rate and the respiration rate." [11:28]   Links Find Dr. Ritamarie online FREE CHECKLIST: Foods that reverse belly fat, fatigue, and lack of focus Dr. Ritamarie's book, Unstoppable Health: 7 Breakthrough Habits to Feel Younger, Grow Stronger, And Enjoy More Energy Follow Dr. Ritamarie on Facebook | Twitter How to Make a Protein Shake List of Labs For Your Skin To Ask Your Doctor AboutReady to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

It’s not uncommon to feel really overwhelmed with what you should do with skin rashes that make you crazy. Most people have tried lots of creams available at the store as well as the things recommended by their doctor hoping to get relief. But at a certain point, you may find yourself questioning if there’s something more than the conventional route. Thoughts may begin to creep in as you start to wonder if something under the surface is to blame for your skin. The decisions that you make about how to address your skin are based on something that I call Health Values. Knowing what yours are is important so that you don’t get pushed into treatments that ultimately aren’t a good fit for you (and can end up wasting a lot of time and money). I’m breaking this all down in today’s episode! In this episode: What mindset do you have about your health and how much do you want to be involved? Why the “fastest route” to clear skin can have consequences Beware of desperation — Make your decisions with all of the cards on the table Want to go an alternative route? Be willing to do the work Why you don’t need to know everything to see results Quotes: It’s equally okay to want as well as NOT want pills and creams to deal with your skin problems. The difference in which way you choose to go comes down to your values. Each route requires compromise — and neither is a perfectly straight line to clear skin. Especially since everything we do (both natural and conventional) has consequences. There is so much more to your health than what you write on the intake form. We’ve been conditioned to blow off and ignore things, so it’s time to undo that bad habit since tuning into your symptoms is critical. So you’ve got to be present to the process so that you can tell me things that you had no idea would be important OR have forgotten without any additional prompting.Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

Dr. Sheila Kilbane, a board-certified pediatrician and integrative medicine specialist, helps families tackle childhood eczema. She discusses the importance of addressing gut health and potential food sensitivities that may trigger eczema. Dr. Kilbane shares insights on dietary changes, the cautious use of supplements and essential oils, and alternative soothing methods like oatmeal baths. With a focus on personalized, natural therapies, she aims to empower parents to manage their children's skin conditions effectively.

Living with skin rashes is exhausting. And it’s even worse if you struggle to sleep well through the night because of awful scratching (that wakes you up)! Before you assume that you’ve got something called adrenal fatigue, take a listen to today’s podcast where I explain why it’s likely NOT your adrenals. When you take a look at your fatigue puzzle from a different perspective, it forces you to address how energy is made in your body. When it’s not produced efficiently, you end up with lots of symptoms (that mirror adrenal fatigue) AND skin problems. Poor energy status is absolutely a root cause that must be ruled out! In this episode: Hidden root causes reason you are so tired (and have skin rashes) Why your adrenals don’t actually make energy Nutrients necessary to make energy (also known as ATP) Symptoms to help you figure out if it is your mitochondria How to test to see if you need to support your body’s energy generation Quotes: “There’s a much deeper reason that often drives fatigue than not sleeping well or the stress from scratching and unwanted glares. It underlies issues that you may or may not have with your adrenals. It has to do with the most basic biochemical way your body makes energy in the first place.” “Everyone thinks that they have adrenal fatigue (more appropriately called HPA Axis dysregulation). But this is an over “diagnosed” issue and does more disservice than good because the adrenals don’t make energy. Your mitochondria do. If you don’t pay attention to them, there’s no amount of adrenal support that will give you back your energy.”Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

Seborrheic Dermatitis is an embarrassing, frustrating, persistent skin condition. My guest today is here to shed some light on seborrhea and how yeast plays a large role in the condition. My guest today is actually a returning guest, Dr. Alan Dattner. He is a board-certified dermatologist practicing holistic and integrative dermatology for nearly 40 years, helping patients who have failed conventional care. He uses nutrition, herbal medicine, supplements, functional medicine, applied kinesiology, psychosomatics and more to heal the underlying causes of skin disorders. Dr. Dattner has a background in immunology, having worked in six different immunology laboratories with renowned scientists, culminating in studies of cross-reactive immune recognition as a visiting scientist at the National Institutes of Health, and that is pretty cool. The research led him to understand the scientific validity of digestive issues as a cause of inflammation in the skin. Join us as we talk about the relationship between seborrheic dermatitis and candida. Has your seborrheic dermatitis improved with treatment for candida albicans? Tell me about it in the comments!   In this episode: What is seborrheic dermatitis? Why aren't current treatments helping people see massive improvement? How is yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis? How to control seborrheic dermatitis Can addressing yeast help with seborrheic dermatitis?   Quotes "Seborrheic dermatitis is the condition that underlies the common condition we know as dandruff. But seborrheic dermatitis can be more extensive than just scaling in the scalp." [1:34] "Candida Albicans is a frequent inhabitant of our digestive tract. And if you look at the immunology literature, you'll find that although it's phylogenetically very different from Pityrosporum (now known as Malassezia), it is immunologically cross-reactive." [8:49] "In our culture, we have been growing more and more Candida in our guts because the sugar consumption has gone up." [14:06]   Links Find Dr. Dattner online Radiant Skin from the Inside Out Dr. Dattner's first Healthy Skin Show interview about hives Addicted To Sugar? It’s Not Your Fault (And Here’s Why): GFS Podcast 100 How Much Sugar Is Too Much? (Here’s How To Tell): GFS Podcast 101 To see a clear diagram of what he’s discussing, check out page 181 of his book Radiant Skin From the Inside Out Kamedis DermatologyReady to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

I loathe the phrase “liver detox” because it’s so misunderstood by most people. If you’re liver is struggling, it doesn’t need to be detoxed! Got eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dandruff and other skin issues? Your liver MUST be on your radar, but not the way the internet gurus talk about it. In this episode, I’m going to share with you how your liver actually detoxes on its own and what you need to do to support it. That way you can avoid those horrible “die off” symptoms that are so common when doing different detoxes you can do on your own. I’ve worked with too many clients who have terrible flares as a result of not keeping an eye on supporting their liver, and ended up with even worse rashes than before they started. In this episode: Stop listening to people who say your liver is like a filter or a sponge What “die off” symptoms actually mean Why detoxing your liver is unnecessary (and what to do instead) What liver support I recommend from clinical experience How to easily understand what your liver actually does Quotes: Anyone telling you that you just need to detox your liver doesn’t truly understand how your liver works, why it plays a role in helping rebuild healthy skin, and what it really needs in order to operate optimally. They claim that your liver acts like a sponge. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but your liver isn’t a sponge. It’s not like a fish filter either. (0:25) When Phase 1 detox is pushed too hard OR if Phase 2 doesn’t have enough ingredients (like glycine, glutathione, and magnesium) to move things through, a backup of toxic material will occur. When this happens, you can experience “die off” (also known as the Herxheimer Reaction), symptoms like rashes and even an exacerbation of symptoms. (12:45)Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

Many of us with chronic skin rashes are unable to find relief with conventional treatment and steroid creams. UV Light Therapy might be a welcome alternative, potentially able to reduce the immuno-inflammatory response in the skin. My guest today, Dr. Jared Jagdeo, is a board certified dermatologist in New York City who specializes in helping patients achieve their best skin.   Dr. Jagdeo focuses on skin health and wellness, using a combination of procedures, lasers and topical agents to help patients achieve their skin wellness goals. He is also an expert on sensitive skin care concerns and male aesthetics. Dr. Jagdeo is a physician-scientist who sees patients and conducts skin-related laboratory and clinical trials research. He is the founding director of the Laser, Aesthetics and Body Institute at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY and the founding director of the Center for Photomedicine, also at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Join us as we talk about how UV light therapy may be helpful for those with chronic skin rashes. Have you ever tried UV light therapy for your skin condition? Tell me about it in the comments!   In this episode: What is UV light therapy and why might it be useful for people with chronic skin rashes? Should you go out in the sun more? Does UV light therapy affect the skin microbiome? What is red light therapy? What's the difference between going to a tanning bed at a salon and getting UV light treatment at a dermatologist's office? Can this therapy be used for scarring? Is there a risk of skin cancer with UV light therapy?   Quotes "By using UV light, you're able to actually reduce the number of inflammatory cells that are in the skin that caused these conditions [e.g. eczema, psoriasis, and vitiligo] and result in better younger, healthier skin." [3:05] "One of the things we've found is that that you can actually change skin cell function and also different skin conditions by using visible and infrared light to enhance skin health and wellness. And also limit some of the harmful known side effects that are associated with ultraviolet radiation. So choosing the specific wavelength of light may have a tremendous amount of benefit and tremendous potential for skin health and wellness. " [5:49] "Tanning beds that are in tanning salons are very, very different and distinct and harmful compared to the phototherapy units that are in a physician's office, such as a board-certified dermatologist office or an academic medical center." [12:13]   Links Follow Dr. Jared on Instagram Cosmeceuticals and Active Cosmetics book SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NYReady to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

When you feel like you’ve tried EVERYTHING to stop skin rashes, it can be so frustrating that you want to throw in the towel. The idea of having hope that you can somehow solve this puzzle get dim. And before you know it, you don’t want to hear anything that could possibly help your eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dandruff, etc. I hope you enjoy this episode. It’s different than the rest, but something I wanted to address because there can be dark places that skin rashes can take you emotionally. My hope is that you’ll begin to let the light crack on in through the armor you wear to protect yourself from any more disappointments. I know how hard this can be, so please… give this episode a listen and then share your throughts below! In this episode: Feeling like you’ve done everything right, but you haven’t seen results Emotional and mental burnout that leads to you losing hope Jennifer’s “dark place” after so many failed attempts Toxic vulnerability triggered by skin rashes How to begin stepping out of the negative mindset that only sees failure ahead QUOTES: Suffering from my eczema was a dark place to be - walking through life with what has become a really big chip on my shoulder about pretty much anything that had to do with my skin. I THOUGHT that this intense skepticism, weariness, and bitterness was a way to control what I was exposed to and what I’d let in. But it truly wasn’t. I spent so much time “protecting myself” from anything that offered a shred of hope, that I couldn’t feel hope anymore. I started building this wall between myself and anyone who made any sort of suggestions or recommendations. Thinking the whole time that “you don’t understand my suffering. I’m going to protect myself from any attempt at hope because I can’t take any more failure. I’m not going to be vulnerable anymore.” And when you take a 2000ft view, skin rashes make us both physically as well as emotionally vulnerable. FULL TRANSCRIPT Welcome back to episode #45 of the Healthy Skin Show! In today's episode, I’m talking about what I call “Health Quest Burnout”. Here’s what I mean… You’ve gone to doctor after doctor trying to get help with your skin and other symptoms and conditions. You’ve spent countless hours online searching Dr. Google and jumping in and out of rabbit holes desperately seeking missing clues. You’ve tried creams, salves, supplements, medications, lifestyle changes, and all sorts of homemade remedies… Hoping that *something* will work. It’s not uncommon that after a certain point, you can feel like the skin rashes start to break you. They take over and wreck your carefully made plans (or even the most mundane experiences like showering). Bit by bit, they chip away until you don’t recognize your life (or your skin) anymore. You lose control over your life as so much of your time and energy goes into dealing with your skin. And you can get to a point where you think, “I’ve tried everything. I’m doomed.” It’s a dark place… and I know because I was there once. Struggles Only Someone Living With Skin Rashes Understands Many of you know Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com