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Acne (Root Cause) Treatment in Orlando
14 holistic practitioners in Orlando who can help with Acne (Root Cause). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
14 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 Orlando for Acne (Root Cause)
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#1
94GPS
Chung's Acupuncture & Herbs
VerifiedSook Chung, AP, LAc, DOM, PhD·AP, LAc, NCCAOM, DOM, PhD
4.9(83)
Orlando, FL
Acupuncturenaturopathic medicine
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(689) 315-0426#2
93.5GPS
Acupuncture of Orlando
VerifiedDr. Zakia Lachgar/Chang, AP, OMD·AP, OMD (Doctor of Oriental Medicine), Master's in Biomedical Science
4.8(96)
4248 W. Town Center Blvd, Suite #2, Orlando, FL 32837
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
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(407) 848-1127#3
93GPS
Point Zero Healing
Ruth Diez·NCCAOM-Certified, 30+ years experience
4.9(71)
Orlando, FL
Acupuncturenutritional counseling
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93GPS
Orlando Alternative Health
VerifiedJon Kukor, AP·Board-Certified AP, Myopain Certified, Trained under dry needling pioneers
4.9(87)
Winter Park, FL
Acupuncturemassage
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93GPS
Orlando Functional Health
VerifiedDr. Rebecca Williams, MD·MD, Board-Certified Internal Medicine, Functional Medicine Fellowship
4.8(107)
Orlando, FL 32803
Functional Medicine Consultationhormone therapy
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92.5GPS
The Salt Room Orlando - Acupuncture
VerifiedMelanie Mendoza, AP, DOM·Board-Certified AP, DOM, Dual-Licensed Massage Therapist, 29+ years experience
4.8(112)
Orlando, FL
Acupuncture
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91.5GPS
Yin Acupuncture
Jie Chen, AP·Licensed AP, NCCAOM Board-Certified, Integrative Medicine specialist
4.8(93)
Orlando/Winter Park, FL
AcupunctureFunctional Medicine Consultation
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90.5GPS
Healing Psychiatry Florida
VerifiedDr. Patricia Santos, MD·MD, Board-Certified Psychiatrist
4.7(89)
Orlando, FL 32806
holistic psychiatryFunctional Medicine Consultationnaturopathic medicine
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90GPS
Winter Park Integrative Health
VerifiedDr. Elizabeth Davis, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Women's Health specialist
4.7(91)
Winter Park, FL 32789
integrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationhormone therapy
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89.5GPS
Orlando Healing Arts
Jennifer Smith, Reiki Master·Usui Reiki Master, Crystal Therapy certified
4.8(72)
Orlando, FL 32803
energy healingsound therapy
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89.5GPS
Orlando Ayurveda Center
Dr. Rajesh Kumar, BAMS·BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine & Surgery), 25+ years experience
4.7(79)
Orlando, FL 32804
ayurvedic medicineWestern Herbal Medicine
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88.5GPS
Orlando Biological Dentistry
Dr. Michelle Brown, DDS·DDS, IAOMT member
4.6(87)
Orlando, FL 32804
holistic dentistrynaturopathic medicine
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