The Healthy Skin Show

In women, estrogen fluctuates throughout the month. However, in some cases, estrogen becomes unbalanced and there is too much of it in the body. This is known as estrogen dominance.  My guest today is Lacey Dunn. Lacey is breaking the mold in the “dietitian world” as a fitness professional, bodybuilder, and registered dietitian. Her mission is to educate others on evidence-based nutrition by promo...

f you’ve suspected that hormones are driving your skin rashes, you’ll be pleased to know that they absolutely can. But only looking at hormones as a root cause might not be the best approach. This is a common mistake that can cost you money and time. Today, I’m answering a listener’s question about whether I believe that hormone testing is worthwhile if you’ve got skin rashes. To help you better u...

Hair loss can be a source of shame and embarrassment, especially when it is noticeable. While many of us may know the common causes of hair loss, my guest will talk about some hidden causes that aren't as widely known.   My guest today is Britt Reuter, a Certified Nutrition Specialist and the author of the eBook Girl’s Guide to Reversing Hair Loss . It was after years of struggling with her o...

If you’ve ever wondered if an infection you had in the past potentially triggered your psoriasis, keep reading. Today I am going to share with you all the research I’ve been doing on the Strep Infection-Psoriasis Connection! It’s actually very fascinating and well documented for at least the past 50 years. Since hidden infections fall on my list of 16 potential root causes that underlie chronic sk...

Chlorine is present in most of our drinking water. While it serves a useful purpose (preventing the growth of microbial and bacterial overgrowth, and thus preventing the spread of diseases like cholera), chlorine can also have detrimental effects on our skin, gut, and even thyroid health.  My guest today is Lara Adler, an Environmental Toxins Expert & Educator, and a Certified Health Coach who...

Have you ever wondered about an annoying rash around your lips (or even on your lips) that can make it painful to move your mouth? It certainly can be unsightly and really beat down your confidence . But it can also be painful to do mundane things like smile or laugh. In today’s podcast, I want to explore if this rash around your mouth is really just eczema or something else. And why it’s importan...

With the popularity of natural skincare booming, certain ingredients (like preservatives) have become somewhat taboo. However, as my guest will point out, sometimes natural skincare products do need preservatives.  My guest today is Rachael Pontillo, a holistic skincare innovator, author, and educator. Rachael is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself , and co-author of T...

Did you know that the pH of your skin is directly tied to the organisms that are able to live on your skin? As you already know, a healthy skin microbiome is crucial to avoiding things like a leaky skin barrier and unwanted bugs (like Staph Aureus) from taking over. What helps determine the makeup of the skin microbiome is directly tied to the pH of the skin. If the environment becomes too acidic...

Hyperpigmentation (e.g. sun spots) is very common. It can be caused by hormonal changes (like melasma during pregnancy), or sun damage. My guest will be talking about how to prevent sun spots, and how to try and reduce existing sun spots.    My guest today, Anthony Youn, M.D. F.A.C.S, is known as America's Holistic Beauty Doc. He is a nationally-recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon. Re...

Have you ever heard of Geographic Tongue ? It certainly sounds strange, but bear with me because it's actually got some interesting connections to psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. Some believe that Geographic Tongue (GT) is a sign of psoriasis in the mouth. In today's episode, I wanted to share with you what GT is, what it means if you have psoriasis, and why it's important NOT to...

Seeing a baby struggle with chronic skin rashes is heartbreaking. Today's guest is here to talk about how mom's health has the potential to impact her baby's skin health.   My guest today,  Jennifer Brand, is an integrative and clinical nutritionist with a Master's degree in public health, a Master's degree in nutrition, and she’s a Certified Nutrition Specialist. She spec...

Ever feel like you've done everything and STILL aren't getting answers about your eczema (or other skin rashes)? You're not alone. Even I felt like my dermatologist should have better answers than just use another steroid cream and "this is probably genetic". I really felt like the answers that I got weren't real answers. At a certain point, I realized that I'd r...

CBD is all the rage at the moment. My guest is back to discuss new research on CBD and its potential for those of us with skin rashes.   My guest today, Lily Mazzarella, MS, CNS, is an herbalist, nutritionist, educator and writer. She is the owner of Farmacopia, a modern apothecary and integrative practice in Santa Rosa, CA. Lily is the formulator and creator of Farmacopia’s line of Signature Tinc...

Have you ever wondered what the symptoms of a staph infection on your skin are? I have come to discover that a lot of people really don't know what the symptoms are which can lead to delay in seeking help from your doctor. Recently, I asked my Instagram community if they knew what to look for if you're having a flare and it might be staph. I was surprised to discover that 98% wanted me t...

Many of us are familiar with eczema: what it looks like, and how it feels. But have you ever heard of its dangerous cousin, eczema herpeticum? My guest today is here to talk more about it.  My guest today is Abby Lai. Abby is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist (RHN) and the founder of Eczema Conquerors, a website that was voted one of the top 20 eczema blogs to follow in 2018. She is also the crea...

Wishing you could get a better night’s sleep without waking up all itchy? When sleep is compromised (or nonexistent) night after night, it can feel like you’ll never catch up.  The cumulative effect of sleepless nights is maddening . Clients in my clinical practice often ask me “ How can I sleep better? ” The truth is, there’s not one simple answer to that question. Ultimately you have to figure o...

For those of us with chronic skin rashes, topical steroid creams are usually the first thing prescribed. But many of us aren't given any guidelines for the safe use of these topicals, or informed about alternative treatments we can utilize. My guest today is Dr. Peter Lio. Dr. Lio is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Dermatology & Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of M...

If you've ever heard of Hidradenitis Suppurativa , then you know exactly how awful this condition is. For me, I initially thought it was some sort of cancer because of the painful, swollen, lump I developing in my armpit. As I did more research, I came to realize that even now... a decade later... not much is known about what causes HS. But if you have it, this issue can feel like a wrecking...

How we're doing internally is an important piece of the skin rash puzzle, even though they manifest externally. My guest today is going to talk all about inflammation, and its impact on chronic skin conditions. My guest today is Dr. Will Cole, leading functional-medicine expert. Dr. Cole consults people around the world via webcam at www.drwillcole.com and locally in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania....

Is there a connection between psoriasis (and even psoriatic arthritis) and thyroid problems? YES. I started to notice a trend amongst my psoriasis clients in my private clinical nutrition practice -- thyroid levels tend to be really off. No one ever bothered to look at them previously, but I do because a thyroid panel can reveal a lot about the status of certain nutrients. Plus it can explain cert...

Psoriasis often causes feelings of shame and embarrassment, of wanting to hide. My guest today is here to share about her journey with psoriasis: the ups  and  downs.  My guest today is Reena (aka Psoriaris_Thoughts). I found Reena on Instagram where she bravely shares her personal journey living with psoriasis. She's not just inspiring... she's also kind and real. Joining us from Canada...

Is Vitamin D helpful for skin rashes?  That’s a good question that I hope to answer today! What’s most interesting is that research seems to point towards an  increase in rash severity the lower the Vitamin D level. This is significant because vitamin D isn’t checked as often as it should be. And then the question is “ what should your vitamin D level be ”? I’d like to answer those questions AND i...

For people who have struggled with skin conditions for a long time, finding hope and joy can become increasingly difficult. My guest today is here to share her story about finding and creating HOPE.    My guest today is Camille Knowles, qualified Health Coach, Natural Chef, and founder and author of The Beauty of Eczema. Camille is on a mission to share her wisdom and guide others in living a fulf...

It's pretty common when your skin won't stop flaring to be told that you might have salicylate sensitivity . It's become an (unfortunately) popular test for people with eczema. I get asked a lot about it and whether I think that people should follow it. Being that I'm not a fan of restrictive elimination diets for chronic skin rash issues, I wanted to share my two cents. The tr...

The conventional treatment for skin rash issues like eczema is topical steroid creams. Trying to go off the creams after a long period of time can lead to a little known condition called topical steroid withdrawal (TSW).  My guest today is Louise King, a 28 year-old from the U.K. who is going through Topical Steroid Withdrawal and using all her spare time to raise awareness on the unrecognized ill...