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Acne (Root Cause) Treatment in Columbia

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

28 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 Columbia for Acne (Root Cause)

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Acne (Root Cause) Treatment in Columbia

Gabriel's Approach to Acne (Root Cause)

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Practitioners in Columbia for Acne (Root Cause)

Nava Health Columbia

Nava Health Columbia

Columbia Integrative Medicine

Columbia Integrative Medicine

Patapsco Integrative Medicine & Rehab

Patapsco Integrative Medicine & Rehab

Columbia Center for Integrative Medicine

Columbia Center for Integrative Medicine

Turning Point Integrative Health Center Columbia

Be The Change Health and Wellness Center

Turning Point Integrative Health Center Columbia

Be The Change Health and Wellness Center

Integrative Medicine at Crossroads

Integrative Medicine at Crossroads

Dr. Bonnie S. Friehling

Johnson Chiropractic & Holistic Health

Columbia Integrative Health

The Wellness Way - Columbia

Bluetail Medical Group

Women's Wellness Center

Dr. Dana Nairn

Lori Edwards

Dr. William Skelton

Dr. Rachel E. Hall

Dr. Jandrette Rhoe

Palmetto Acupuncture Team

Roots Integrative Medicine Team

SC Center for Integrative Medicine

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