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Acne (Root Cause) Treatment in Portland

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

42 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 Portland for Acne (Root Cause)

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Wisdom Way Medicine

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Dr. Anne Hill, ND·ND, neural therapy instructor and practitioner

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443 NE Knott Street, Portland, OR 97212

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Acne (Root Cause) Treatment in Portland

Gabriel's Approach to Acne (Root Cause)

Recommended Treatments

Key Supplements

Key Lab Markers

Fullscript Protocol

Standard Process

Practitioners in Portland for Acne (Root Cause)

Wisdom Way Medicine

Wisdom Way Medicine

Dr. Crane Holmes Naturopathic Clinic

Dr. Crane Holmes Naturopathic Clinic

Portland Clinic of Natural Health

Portland Clinic of Natural Health

Meliora Clinic

Meliora Clinic

OHSU Integrative Medicine

OHSU Integrative Medicine

Dr. Brenda McCool Naturopathic Practice

Open Wellness PDX

Dr. Laurel Ash Naturopathic Practice

Dr. Brenda McCool Naturopathic Practice

Open Wellness PDX

Dr. Laurel Ash Naturopathic Practice

Heart Spring Health

Portland Clinic of Holistic Health

Dr. Katherine Souza Naturopathic Medicine

Heart Spring Health

Portland Clinic of Holistic Health

Dr. Katherine Souza Naturopathic Medicine

Sellwood Family Medicine

Dr. Laura Gouge Naturopathic Medicine

Sellwood Family Medicine

Dr. Laura Gouge Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Corina Dunlap

Dr. Peter Knight

Kava Collaborative Health

Dr. Priscilla Skerry

Dr. Sarah Kotzur

Dr. Paula Cluney

Dr. Beth Stockwell

Dr. Jacob Aguiar II

Dr. Steven Zarembka

Dr. Fredric Shotz

Dr. Devra Krassner

Dr. Rebecca Morrell

Dr. Mikaela Arredondo

Dr. Renee Lang II

Dr. Sasha Rose

Dr. Hannah Fogg

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