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Acne (Root Cause) Treatment in Phoenix
22 holistic practitioners in Phoenix 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 Phoenix for Acne (Root Cause)
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#1
95GPS
Living Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Leila Turner, ND; Dr. Sarv Varta Khalsa, MD, ND; Dr. Lauri Brouwer, ND; Dr. Alyssa Cooper, ND·ND, MD (Dr. Khalsa dual-licensed), licensed Arizona naturopathic physicians
4.9(150)
Phoenix, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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(480) 588-6856#2
95GPS
Living Wellness Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Leila Turner, ND; Dr. Sarv Varta Khalsa, MD, ND; Dr. Lauri Brouwer, ND; Dr. Alyssa Cooper, ND·ND, MD (Dr. Khalsa dual-licensed), licensed Arizona naturopathic physicians
4.9(0)
Phoenix, AZ
naturopathic medicine
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(480) 588-6856#3
93GPS
Natural Med Doc Phoenix
VerifiedMultiple Licensed NDs·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors
5.0(93)
1219 E Glendale Ave #3, Phoenix, AZ 85020
naturopathic medicine
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(602) 374-6902#4
93GPS
Natural Med Doc Phoenix
VerifiedMultiple Licensed NDs·ND, licensed naturopathic doctors
5.0(0)
1219 E Glendale Ave #3, Phoenix, AZ 85020
naturopathic medicine
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(602) 374-6902#5
91GPS
Dr. Han's Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedDr. Han, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD, licensed acupuncturist and Oriental Medicine Doctor
4.9(0)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
Acupuncture
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(480) 467-5172#6
91GPS
Dr. Han's Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedDr. Han, LAc, OMD·LAc, OMD, licensed acupuncturist and Oriental Medicine Doctor
4.9(0)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
Acupuncture
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(480) 467-5172#7
89GPS
Raíces Naturopathic Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Ana M. Lara, NMD·NMD, licensed Arizona naturopathic physician
4.8(42)
926 E McDowell Rd UNIT 204, Phoenix, AZ 85006
naturopathic medicine
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(602) 926-1711#8
89GPS
Raíces Naturopathic Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Ana M. Lara, NMD·NMD, licensed Arizona naturopathic physician
4.8(0)
926 E McDowell Rd UNIT 204, Phoenix, AZ 85006
naturopathic medicine
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(602) 926-1711#9
88GPS
Naturopathic Group
VerifiedDr. Steven Katz, ND; Dr. Loreena Ryder, ND·ND, licensed Arizona naturopathic physicians
4.8(76)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
integrative medicine
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88GPS
Dr. Amy Eunjung Lee Acupuncture
VerifiedDr. Amy Eunjung Lee, LAc, PhD·LAc, PhD in TCM, licensed by Arizona and California boards, NCCAOM certified
5.0(0)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
Acupuncture
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88GPS
Naturopathic Group
VerifiedDr. Steven Katz, ND; Dr. Loreena Ryder, ND·ND, licensed Arizona naturopathic physicians
4.8(0)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
integrative medicine
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88GPS
Dr. Amy Eunjung Lee Acupuncture
VerifiedDr. Amy Eunjung Lee, LAc, PhD·LAc, PhD in TCM, licensed by Arizona and California boards, NCCAOM certified
5.0(0)
Phoenix/Scottsdale area
Acupuncture
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87GPS
Dr. Jill Zdan Dermatology
VerifiedJill Zdan, NMD, PA-C·NMD, PA-C, board-certified naturopathic doctor and physician assistant
4.9(54)
North Central Phoenix
naturopathic medicine
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87GPS
Dr. Jill Zdan Dermatology
VerifiedJill Zdan, NMD, PA-C·NMD, PA-C, board-certified naturopathic doctor and physician assistant
4.9(0)
North Central Phoenix
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
Rossignol Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Jaclyn Bain, ND·ND, board-certified in naturopathic pediatrics
4.7(47)
Phoenix area
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
David LeGar Acupuncture
David LeGar, LAc·LAc, board-certified, Masters in Oriental Medicine
4.9(0)
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Rossignol Medical Center
VerifiedDr. Jaclyn Bain, ND·ND, board-certified in naturopathic pediatrics
4.7(0)
Phoenix area
naturopathic medicine
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86GPS
David LeGar Acupuncture
David LeGar, LAc·LAc, board-certified, Masters in Oriental Medicine
4.9(0)
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Acupuncture
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83GPS
Dr. Kensive Yu-Nguyen Naturopathic Care
VerifiedDr. Kensive Yu-Nguyen, ND·ND, licensed Arizona naturopathic physician
4.8(29)
Phoenix area
naturopathic medicine
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83GPS
Dr. Yolanda Rodriguez Naturopathic Medicine
VerifiedDr. Yolanda Rodriguez, NMD·NMD, licensed Arizona naturopathic medical doctor
4.8(0)
Phoenix area
naturopathic medicine
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