The Healthy Skin Show

There are countless sensitive skincare products available today. For people with skin rashes and dry skin, these products seem like the right fit, because "dry" and "rashes" often go hand in hand with "sensitive". My guest today will debunk this common misconception. My guest today is Rachael Pontillo, a holistic skincare innovator, author, and educator. Rachael is th...

Topical Steroid Withdrawal is becoming more well known, but many Western medicine practitioners don't adequately recognize or treat it. My guest today will explain how Eastern medicine can help. My guest today is Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman, DACM, LAc, Dipl. OM. She is the owner of Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions and treats eczema, TSW, psoriasis, and acne patients throughout the US in person an...

Though it’s a less common form of psoriasis, Inverse Psoriasis (IP) impacts about 30% of those living with Plaque Psoriasis. One thing about having Inverse Psoriasis that really caught my attention was the connection to getting fungal infections at the site of IP rashes! I always ask clients regardless of what their main concern is if they have had issues with fungus or yeast in other areas of the...

Psoriasis is a condition that is frustrating to have, and often frustrating to treat as well. My guest today is going to dive in to different forms of psoriasis, why getting a correct psoriasis diagnosis is important, and how psoriasis can affect other systems in the body. My guest today is Dr. Raja Sivamani, a board-certified dermatologist who practices at Pacific Skin Institute. He is an Adjunct...

Is there an H. pylori diet that can help? Is H. pylori contagious? What supplements are helpful to get rid of H. pylori ? These are just some of the questions I’ve received over the past two weeks after the release of the H. pylori and Skin Rashes episode on the Healthy Skin Show. Because of the overwhelming response, I felt it was only right to do a Part 2 so that you could get answers to your qu...

Most of us know about why we need probiotics to help optimize our gut health. But have you ever heard of pre biotics? My guest is going to tell us all about them.  My guest today is Kelsey Kinney MS, RD, a registered dietitian in private practice specializing in digestive and hormonal health. She completed her Bachelor's degree in Nutrition at New York University and holds a Master's deg...

Did you ever notice that  Rosacea  trigger foods are also high histamine foods? Apparently, research is showing more and more  a connection between histamine and rosacea flares ! Though some people will find that following a rosacea diet can help lessen the redness in their skin, others will still  get flares without explanation . The connection to histamine may finally answer one of the reasons w...

Ayurveda is the traditional medicine of India, and it is slowly gaining popularity in the West because of its holistic approach to treating each person based on their unique needs.    My guest today is Dr. Marc Halpern, the founder and President of the California College of Ayurveda. A Doctor of Chiropractic and an Ayurvedic Doctor, he is the co-founder of the National Ayurvedic Medical Associatio...

If you’ve considered starting Dupixent or some other type of biologic medication for your rashes, here’s something to consider. Problems (that aren’t significant enough to be major issues yet) can be lurking under the surface and go unnoticed. If a biologic medication works, symptoms should go away. That’s a great thing for your confidence, peace of mind, and daily level of comfort. But it can cau...

Rosacea is a skin condition best known for causing redness and flushing. But is can also lead to pustules and comedones. My guest today will share more about rosacea, as well as possible treatment options. My guest today is Dr. Peter Lio, a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from Harvar...

If you’ve followed along for a while now, you know that hidden bugs can be one of the root causes driving your skin rashes. H. pylori  is one of those bugs that is often overlooked! Yes, there is an  H. pylori -Skin Rash connection . Though most of the symptoms associated with  H. pylori  are gut-related,  it’s entirely possible to have no GI symptoms and test positive for this bug . Plus, I’ve fo...

Mold can pop up in the most unlikely places, places we don't think to look. My guest today is here to talk all about finding dangerous black mold in your home, car, office, etc., and how to handle it.   My guest today is Toréa Rodriguez. After completing her undergraduate degree in Biochemistry, Toréa has embodied transformation and self-discovery. She’s worked at some of the leading dot-com...

Have you ever heard of ozonated oil? Or maybe you’ve read about the benefits of ozonated olive oil for certain skin conditions? At first, I was skeptical so I decided to do my own research to find out if there was something special about adding ozone to plant oils. Turns out that some really cool research exists already on its antimicrobial capacity ! I’m not sure that we fully understand the pro’...

Many steroid (topical, oral, etc.) users are not given clear guidelines for how to safely use their steroid. This can lead to a condition called Topical Steroid Withdrawal Syndrome (TSW), which can severely impact the skin and overall health.  My guest today, Kathryn Tullos is a Registered Nurse from Houston, Texas with a degree in Communications. She is a wife and mom of 4 kids - ages 14, 12, 10,...

Have you ever felt like a failure after trying thing after thing for your skin -- yet nothing seems to help? Why does it help everyone else BUT you? It just doesn’t seem fair. The truth is --  there’s a lot that doesn’t feel fair on the journey to resolve chronic skin rashes . Especially when it seems like nothing is helping you. Before you throw in the towel assuming that you’re just doomed, let’...

External and internal stressors can have a negative impact on the skin. My guest today will discuss how various stressors can lead to inflammation, which can lead to skin rash issues.  My guest today, Brie Wieselman, is a digestive and hormonal health specialist who works with women around the world in her online practice. She also specializes in helping people with a range of digestive issues so...

If you’ve ever wondered if you have parasites because you have rashes, this episode is for you! I’ve had a number of clients over the past couple of months who  believed that parasites were at the root of their skin rashes. This came from both eczema and psoriasis clients, by the way. So, where did they get this idea? Reading information written online. There are websites out there that  claim tha...

Many people with eczema have trouble sleeping restfully through the night because their skin becomes much more itchy. My guest today will offer some reasons why this may occur, and some tips to address sleep problems. My guest today, Christa Biegler, is host of the Less Stressed Life podcast and has an integrative nutrition private practice focusing on skin, digestive, autoimmune and allergy issue...

If you’re like me, the idea of using commercial disinfectants makes you cringe. As a follow up to last week’s article on handwashing , this was the next on my list of critical information that many of you have asked for. In the midst of there being a shortage of disinfectants at the grocery store, there are claims being made about certain products (like essential oils) that aren’t appropriate . It...

Many people aren't familiar with pityriasis rosea, and seeing the strange rash develop can be really alarming. My guest today will explain what it is, and why you shouldn't freak out if you have it. My guest today is Dr. Ingels, ND, FAAEM, a respected leader in natural medicine with more than 28 years experience in the healthcare field. He is Board certified in Integrated Pediatrics and...

The general consensus right now is that all of this  hand washing (while needed) is triggering cracked, painful, dry hands . Anyone with rashes on their hands is especially stressed about the excessive hand washing. Look, I think we ALL get it. We have to wash our hands right now. But how do you handle all this hand washing while balancing your skin’s needs to stay moisturized? As the coronavirus...

Autoimmune skin conditions like scleroderma can progress rapidly. However, safe, well-researched diet and lifestyle changes could slow down the progression of the skin condition.  My guest today is Dr. Terry Wahls, an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner and a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa, where she conducts clinical trials. In 2018, Dr. Wahls was aw...

“Am I at greater risk of getting really sick from the Coronavirus because of the medication I’m taking?” It’s a good question. Especially because many people who suffer from severe skin rash conditions like atopic dermatitis and psoriasis may be on immunosuppressants or biologic medications . I’ve seen this question posed a number of times online and it’s something I wondered myself. Unfortunately...

Anxiety can greatly affect a person's quality of life, but did you know it can also impact the health of the skin?     My guest today is Dr. Sara DeFrancesco. Dr. DeFrancesco is a holistic, root cause Naturopathic Doctor, Licensed Acupuncturist, and the founder of Thriving Force – an investigative medicine clinic that specializes in digestive, immune, and brain health problems. Dr. DeFrancesc...

If you’ve ever heard of taking MSM or sulfur for your skin, you might not fully know why it’s helpful for your skin. Sulfur is a really critical nutrient -- it’s actually one of the top three minerals stored in your body. And it serves a vital role in helping to maintain and repair skin as well as being involved with antioxidant activity. Even though sulfur is found in a lot of foods, it’s easier...