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Acne (Root Cause) Treatment in Boston

31 holistic practitioners in Boston who can help with Acne (Root Cause). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

31 Practitioners

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1+ Supplements

Gabriel's Approach to Acne (Root Cause)

Gabriel treats acne from INSIDE OUT—acne is external manifestation of internal imbalance (hormones, gut, inflammation, detox). Topicals address surface only, temporary. Protocol: 1) Balance hormones (reduce androgens via diet, supplements—saw palmetto, spearmint tea, DIM), 2) Reverse insulin resista...

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Key Supplements

Zinc 30-50mg/day (CRITICAL—anti-androgen, healing, oil regulation, most acne patients deficient, take with food), Vitamin A 10,000-25,000 IU or Cod Liver Oil (skin cell turnover, reduces sebum—but don't megadose, Accutane is synthetic vitamin A), Omega-3 2-4g/day (anti-inflammatory), DIM (Diindolylmethane) 200mg/day (metabolizes estrogen, reduces androgens), Saw Palmetto 320mg/day (blocks DHT—anti-androgen, especially for men), Spearmint Tea 2 cups/day (anti-androgen—proven in women, lowers free testosterone), Vitamin D3 5000 IU (immune, anti-inflammatory), NAC 1200mg 2x/day (antioxidant, liver support, reduces inflammation), Probiotics 50B CFU (gut-skin axis), Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) 2-4g/day (reduces oil production—controversial, some respond dramatically), Berberine 500mg 3x/day (if insulin resistant—lowers insulin which reduces androgens), Vitex (Chasteberry) 400mg (hormonal acne in women—supports progesterone), Curcumin 1g 2x/day (anti-inflammatory), Green tea extract (EGCG—antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, may reduce sebum), Vitamin E 400 IU (antioxidant, healing), Selenium 200mcg (antioxidant), Topical: Tea Tree Oil 5% (antimicrobial—as effective as benzoyl peroxide, less irritating), Niacinamide (B3) serum (reduces oil, inflammation, pore size), Azelaic Acid 10-20% (antimicrobial, unclogs pores, fades marks), Salicylic Acid 2% (BHA—exfoliates, unclogs pores, anti-inflammatory), Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5-5% (antimicrobial—kills P. acnes, but drying, start low), Retinoid (vitamin A derivative—increases cell turnover, unclogs pores, start slow, irritating initially—Differin/adapalene OTC, tretinoin prescription), Gentle cleanser (fragrance-free, non-comedogenic), Oil-free moisturizer (even oily skin needs moisture)

Key Lab Markers

Clinical diagnosis (comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, cysts), Hormonal panel (especially if hormonal acne suspected): Testosterone (total and free—often HIGH), DHEA-S, DHT (if available), Estrogen, Progesterone (often LOW relative to estrogen), SHBG (often LOW in acne—more free androgens), LH/FSH ratio (if PCOS suspected), Fasting insulin and glucose (insulin resistance drives androgens—test even if normal weight), HbA1c, Comprehensive stool test (gut-skin axis, dysbiosis), Food sensitivity panel (dairy, gluten), Zonulin (intestinal permeability), Vitamin D, Zinc (serum or taste test), Vitamin A, Omega-3 Index, hs-CRP (inflammation), IGF-1 (if high dairy intake—milk raises IGF-1), Thyroid panel (if other symptoms), Liver enzymes (baseline if considering Accutane), Lipids (if considering Accutane)

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Practitioners in Boston for Acne (Root Cause)

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Acne (Root Cause) Treatment in Boston

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Practitioners in Boston for Acne (Root Cause)

WellFit Acupuncture & Integrative Health

WellFit Acupuncture & Integrative Health

Boston Holistic Health Center, P.C.

North End Acupuncture

Boston Holistic Health Center, P.C.

North End Acupuncture

Brigham and Women

Copley Acupuncture

Brigham and Women's Osher Center for Integrative Health

Brigham and Women's Osher Center for Integrative Health

Copley Acupuncture

Yi Song Acupuncture

Yi Song Acupuncture

My Path Medical

Dr. BreAnna Guan Naturopathic Medicine

George Mandler Acupuncture

My Path Medical

Dr. BreAnna Guan Naturopathic Medicine

George Mandler Acupuncture

Dr. Jacqueline S. Yang New England Integrative

Dr. Cima Pillsbury Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Cima Pillsbury Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Jacqueline S. Yang New England Integrative

Aum Healing Center

Dr. Cristian Mihoc Naturopathic Medicine

Aum Healing Center

Dr. Cristian Mihoc Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Vaishali Verma Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Vaishali Verma Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Myles Spar Integrative Medicine

Dr. Myles Spar Integrative Medicine

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