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Acne (Root Cause) Treatment in San Diego

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

44 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 San Diego for Acne (Root Cause)

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Oasis Health and Medicine

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Dr. Pedi Mirdamadi, ND·ND, Naturopathic physician

4.9(139)

San Diego, CA (multiple locations: SD, Temecula, Encinitas)

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Acne (Root Cause) Treatment in San Diego

Gabriel's Approach to Acne (Root Cause)

Recommended Treatments

Key Supplements

Key Lab Markers

Fullscript Protocol

Standard Process

Practitioners in San Diego for Acne (Root Cause)

Oasis Health and Medicine

Oasis Health and Medicine

UC San Diego Health Apheresis

UC San Diego Center for Integrative Medicine

Advanced Functional Medicine

Weng's Acupuncture & Herbs

Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine

Dr. Erica Oberg Functional Medicine

Dr. Erica Oberg Functional Medicine

Grossmont Medical Center Acupuncture

San Diego Health Clinic of Integrative Medicine

Dr. Ryan McNally Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Ryan McNally Naturopathic Medicine

San Diego Health Clinic of Integrative Medicine

Luma Health

San Diego Family Acupuncture

Dr. Bronner Handwerger Naturopathic Medicine

Pacific Pearl Acupuncture

Dr. Bronner Handwerger Naturopathic Medicine

Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine

Pacific Pearl Acupuncture

South Bay Acupuncture

Bastyr University Clinic San Diego

Bastyr University Clinic San Diego

Grace Aguirre Nutrition

San Diego Integrative Spine Center

Nourish Medical Center

Sharp HealthCare Integrative Medicine

Dr. Brandy McGill Naturopathic Wellness

Sharp HealthCare Integrative Medicine

Dr. Brandy McGill Naturopathic Wellness

Dr. Jonathan Kalman Naturopathic Care

Dr. David Daily Integrative Health

Dr. Jonathan Kalman Naturopathic Care

Dr. David Daily Integrative Health

Dr. Sandra Colvard Naturopathic Medicine

Dr. Sandra Colvard Naturopathic Medicine

House of Aesthetix

Accelerate Health Clinics

FIX Medical Group

Aerovi Studio

Reiki of San Diego

R3 Stem Cell

Nowak Aesthetics

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