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Acne (Root Cause) Treatment in Sarasota
8 holistic practitioners in Sarasota who can help with Acne (Root Cause). Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
8 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 Sarasota for Acne (Root Cause)
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#1
90.5GPS
Sarasota Integrative Medical Center
Relevant VerifiedDr. Paul Anderson, MD·MD, Board-Certified, Regenerative Medicine specialist
4.7(94)
Sarasota, FL 34236
✓ IV Nutrient Therapyintegrative medicineFunctional Medicine Consultationregenerative medicine
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96.5GPS
Sarasota Acupuncture Center
VerifiedDr. Martha Huie, DOM·DOM, Licensed Acupuncture Physician
5.0(94)
2840 Proctor Rd, Sarasota, FL 34231
Acupuncture
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91.5GPS
Sarasota Acupuncture & Herbs
VerifiedDr. John Zhang, LAc·LAc, DOM, NCCAOM Diplomate, 30+ years experience
4.8(89)
Sarasota, FL 34236
AcupunctureWestern Herbal Medicine
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91GPS
Larson Natural Health Center
Jill Larson·Certified Master Reiki Energy Healing Teacher, International Center for Reiki trained
4.9(67)
3560 S. Tuttle Ave., Sarasota, FL
Reiki Energy Healing
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(941) 363-6744#5
90.5GPS
Cypress Pillar Healing Arts
Reverend Misha Nell·Usui Reiki Master, Registered Herbalist (AHG), Shamanic Practitioner
4.9(58)
Sarasota, FL
Reiki Energy HealingWestern Herbal Medicine
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90.5GPS
Sarasota Functional Medicine Center
VerifiedDr. Lisa Anderson, MD·MD, Board-Certified, IFM Practitioner
4.7(96)
Sarasota, FL 34239
Functional Medicine Consultationhormone therapy
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