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Acne (Root Cause) Treatment in Cincinnati
22 holistic practitioners in Cincinnati who can help with Acne (Root Cause). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
22 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)
Practitioners in Cincinnati for Acne (Root Cause)
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#1
91GPS
Chinese Acupuncture Center of Ohio
VerifiedDr. Peng Jiang, MLAD, LAC, PharmD·Dr. Peng Jiang: MLAD (Summa Cum Laude, AIAM 2017), LAC, PharmD (U Toledo), RPH, Licensed Ohio Medical Board, NCCAOM certified
5.0(31)
7650 Piney Meadow Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45244
Acupuncture
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(513) 231-1152#2
91GPS
Chinese Acupuncture Center of Ohio
VerifiedDr. Peng Jiang, MLAD, LAC, PharmD·Dr. Peng Jiang: MLAD (Summa Cum Laude, AIAM 2017), LAC, PharmD (U Toledo), RPH, Licensed Ohio Medical Board, NCCAOM certified
5.0(0)
7650 Piney Meadow Ln, Cincinnati, OH 45244
Acupuncture
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(513) 231-1152#3
89GPS
University of Cincinnati Osher Center for Integrative Health
VerifiedMultiple Integrative Practitioners·UC Health affiliated physicians and certified integrative health practitioners
4.6(78)
Multiple UC Health Locations, Cincinnati, OH
integrative medicine
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(513) 475-9567#4
89GPS
University of Cincinnati Osher Center for Integrative Health
VerifiedMultiple Integrative Practitioners·UC Health affiliated physicians and certified integrative health practitioners
4.6(0)
Multiple UC Health Locations, Cincinnati, OH
integrative medicine
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(513) 475-9567#5
87GPS
Hyde Park Medical Acupuncture
VerifiedDr. Uyen Duong, MD·Dr. Uyen Duong: MD, integrative Japanese acupuncture specialist
4.9(38)
5725 Dragon Way, Ste 315, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Acupuncture
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(513) 601-9980#6
87GPS
Hyde Park Medical Acupuncture
VerifiedDr. Uyen Duong, MD·Dr. Uyen Duong: MD, integrative Japanese acupuncture specialist
4.9(0)
5725 Dragon Way, Ste 315, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Acupuncture
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(513) 601-9980#7
86GPS
Cincinnati Healing Arts
VerifiedDr. Jamila Maddox, DC·Dr. Jamila Maddox: DC, holistic chiropractor
4.9(41)
Cincinnati, OH
Chiropractic Care
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(513) 000-0000#8
86GPS
Cincinnati Healing Arts
VerifiedDr. Jamila Maddox, DC·Dr. Jamila Maddox: DC, holistic chiropractor
4.9(0)
Cincinnati, OH
Chiropractic Care
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(513) 000-0000#9
85GPS
Family Tree Chiropractic and Wellness Center
Dr. Gregory Pitman, DC·Dr. Gregory Pitman: DC, 35+ years serving Greater Cincinnati
4.8(54)
8241 Cornell Rd, Suite 220, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Chiropractic Care
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(513) 777-0024#10
85GPS
Cincinnati Acupuncture
Xiaofei Shangguan & Prof. Yang Team·Ohio-licensed, nationally board-certified, 40+ years combined experience
4.9(45)
Cincinnati and Mason, OH locations
Acupuncture
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(513) 000-0000#11
85GPS
Family Tree Chiropractic and Wellness Center
Dr. Gregory Pitman, DC·Dr. Gregory Pitman: DC, 35+ years serving Greater Cincinnati
4.8(0)
8241 Cornell Rd, Suite 220, Cincinnati, OH 45249
Chiropractic Care
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(513) 777-0024#12
85GPS
Cincinnati Acupuncture
Xiaofei Shangguan & Prof. Yang Team·Ohio-licensed, nationally board-certified, 40+ years combined experience
4.9(0)
Cincinnati and Mason, OH locations
Acupuncture
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(513) 000-0000#13
84GPS
Tiny Needle Acupuncture
VerifiedDr. Linda Zhou, MS, L.Ac.·Dr. Linda Zhou: MS, L.Ac., National Board Certified, Ohio Medical Board Licensed
4.8(26)
4760 Red Bank Expy, Ste 223, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Acupuncture
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(513) 400-4170#14
84GPS
Cincinnati Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedInesa Zelepuhin, L.Ac.·Inesa Zelepuhin: L.Ac., Ohio-licensed with 30+ years in Western and Eastern medicine
4.9(31)
Cincinnati, OH
Acupuncture
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(513) 288-4448#15
84GPS
Aim For Wellbeing
VerifiedIntegrative Medicine Team·Licensed integrative and functional medicine practitioners
4.8(34)
Cincinnati, OH
integrative medicine
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(513) 000-0000#16
84GPS
Tiny Needle Acupuncture
VerifiedDr. Linda Zhou, MS, L.Ac.·Dr. Linda Zhou: MS, L.Ac., National Board Certified, Ohio Medical Board Licensed
4.8(0)
4760 Red Bank Expy, Ste 223, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Acupuncture
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(513) 400-4170#17
84GPS
Cincinnati Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedInesa Zelepuhin, L.Ac.·Inesa Zelepuhin: L.Ac., Ohio-licensed with 30+ years in Western and Eastern medicine
4.9(0)
Cincinnati, OH
Acupuncture
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(513) 288-4448#18
84GPS
Aim For Wellbeing
VerifiedIntegrative Medicine Team·Licensed integrative and functional medicine practitioners
4.8(0)
Cincinnati, OH
integrative medicine
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(513) 000-0000#19
83GPS
Spine and Wellness Cincinnati
Dr. Jeffrey Adam Metzger, DC·Dr. Jeffrey Metzger: DC, triple board-certified (chiropractic medicine, physiotherapy, acupuncture)
4.7(42)
7809 Laurel Ave Ste 11, Cincinnati, OH 45243
Chiropractic Care
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(513) 428-9355#20
83GPS
Spine and Wellness Cincinnati
Dr. Jeffrey Adam Metzger, DC·Dr. Jeffrey Metzger: DC, triple board-certified (chiropractic medicine, physiotherapy, acupuncture)
4.7(0)
7809 Laurel Ave Ste 11, Cincinnati, OH 45243
Chiropractic Care
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(513) 428-9355