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Acne (Root Cause) Treatment in Carmel

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

11 Practitioners

2 Treatments

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 Carmel for Acne (Root Cause)

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Dr. CJ Pabla

Dr. CJ Pabla·MD, IFMCP

3965 W 106th St, Suite 140, Carmel, IN 46032

Functional Medicine Consultation

Dr. Ellen Antoine

Dr. Ellen Antoine·DO, FACEP, IFMCP

40 North Rangeline Rd, Carmel, IN 46032

Functional Medicine Consultation

Dr. Scott Antoine

Dr. Scott Antoine·DO, FACEP, IFMCP

40 North Rangeline Rd, Carmel, IN 46032

Functional Medicine Consultation

Dr. Simranjit Singh

Dr. Simranjit Singh·MD, DABOM, IFMCP

75 Executive Drive, Suite D, Carmel, IN 46032

Functional Medicine Consultation

Dr. Clifford Fetters

Dr. Clifford Fetters·MD

11900 N. Pennsylvania St., Suite 200, Carmel, IN 46032

Functional Medicine Consultation

Dr. Sanna Singh

Dr. Sanna Singh·ND, IFMCP

75 Executive Drive, Suite D, Carmel, IN 46032

Functional Medicine Consultation

Dr. Jason Amich

Dr. Jason Amich·DHSc, MBA

3965 W 106th St, Suite 140, Carmel, IN 46032

Functional Medicine Consultation

Alejandra Garcia

Alejandra Garcia·MSN, FNP-C

Carmel, IN area

Functional Medicine Consultation

Linda Sherman

Linda Sherman·NP

Carmel, IN area

Functional Medicine Consultation

Wellspring Functional Health

Wellspring Functional Health·Multi-disciplinary

Carmel, IN area

Functional Medicine Consultation

Relish Health

Relish Health·Multi-disciplinary

Carmel, IN area

Functional Medicine Consultation

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