Why Acne & Eczema Could Be Signs of a More Serious Health Issue | Dr. Mark Hyman

Mark Hyman

Aug 30, 2024

Episode description

Could your persistent acne, eczema, or psoriasis be a sign of something more serious? Join me on "The Doctor’s Farmacy" as I reveal how chronic skin conditions are often linked to gut health and nutrient deficiencies. I’ll share practical tips on how to support your skin by healing your gut, optimizing your diet, and identifying the root causes of inflammation. It’s time to understand what your skin is really telling you and how to fix it.

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Episode description

Could your persistent acne, eczema, or psoriasis be a sign of something more serious? Join me on "The Doctor’s Farmacy" as I reveal how chronic skin conditions are often linked to gut health and nutrient deficiencies. I’ll share practical tips on how to support your skin by healing your gut, optimizing your diet, and identifying the root causes of inflammation. It’s time to understand what your skin is really telling you and how to fix it.

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Get Free Weekly Health Tips from Dr. Hyman

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This episode is brought to you by AG1 and Essentia.

Get your daily serving of vitamins, minerals, adaptogens, and more with AG1. Head to DrinkAG1.com/Hyman and get a year's worth of D3 and five Travel Packs for FREE with your first order.

Enjoy an extra $100 off your organic mattress purchase with code HYMAN at checkout on Essentia's site. Visit MyEssentia.com/DrMarkHyman for more details.

Mindsip insights from this episode:

Select vitamin E with mixed tocopherols for enhanced anti-inflammatory effects

For superior anti-inflammatory benefits, choose a vitamin E supplement with a mix of tocopherols, including delta and gamma, not just the common alpha-tocopherol.

Tailor treatments for unique skin condition causes

Ten people with the same skin condition, like psoriasis, may each have different underlying causes and require different treatments, not a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Avoid long-term antibiotic use for acne to prevent autoimmune diseases

Taking antibiotics for years to treat teenage acne can damage the gut, leading to leaky gut, dysbiosis, and autoimmune diseases later in life.

Utilize polyphenols to reduce histamine reactions

Colorful plant compounds called polyphenols can reduce allergic reactions by decreasing the expression of IgE and Toll-like receptors on mast cells, which prevents them from releasing histamine.

Utilize colostrum to reduce acne inflammation and sebum

A study showed that consuming lactoferrin-enriched milk, like colostrum, significantly reduced inflammatory acne lesions by 38% and sebum content by 31%.

Maintain vitamin D levels above 45 ng/dL for psoriasis management

For psoriasis, vitamin D levels should be above 45 ng/dL, and levels over 100 may not be harmful and could be even more protective against flare-ups.

Apply flax and borage oil to rejuvenate dry winter skin

An oil containing both flax and borage oil, such as Baren's Omega Twin, can be applied topically to effectively clear up dry winter skin.

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