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Psoriasis Treatment in Rockville
16 holistic practitioners in Rockville who can help with Psoriasis. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.
16 Practitioners
4 Treatments
1+ Supplements
Gabriel's Approach to Psoriasis
Gabriel treats psoriasis as systemic autoimmune-inflammatory condition, not just skin disease. Skin is reflection of internal dysfunction—gut, immune, inflammation. Topicals alone inadequate. Protocol: 1) Heal gut (eliminate leaky gut, dysbiosis—reduces immune activation), 2) Identify food triggers ...
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Key Supplements
- Vitamin D3 10,000-20,000 IU/day (CRITICAL—immune modulation, skin cell regulation, most psoriasis patients severely deficient, optimal level 80-100 for psoriasis—higher than general health, monitor levels), Omega-3 (EPA/DHA) 4-6g/day (anti-inflammatory, proven effective for psoriasis), Curcumin 1-2g 3x/day (anti-inflammatory, blocks TNF-alpha, IL-17), Quercetin 1000mg 2-3x/day (anti-inflammatory, immune modulation), Zinc 30-50mg (skin health, immune), Selenium 200-400mcg (antioxidant, immune), Vitamin A 10,000-25,000 IU or Beta-carotene (skin cell turnover regulation—but don't megadose, too much vitamin A can worsen), Probiotics 50-100B CFU (gut-immune modulation), L-Glutamine 10-20g/day (gut healing), Digestive Enzymes, Milk Thistle 300mg 3x/day (liver support—detoxification), Berberine 500mg 3x/day (if gut dysbiosis), Boswellia 500mg 3x/day (anti-inflammatory), Low-Dose Naltrexone (LDN) 1.5-4.5mg bedtime (immune modulation—many psoriasis patients improve dramatically), Grape Seed Extract 200-400mg (antioxidant, anti-inflammatory), Evening Primrose Oil or GLA 1000mg 2x/day (skin inflammation), Aloe Vera (topical and oral—200mg extract 2x/day or juice), Sarsaparilla (traditional for psoriasis), Oregon Grape Root (topical and oral—berberine content), Topical: Vitamin D cream (calcipotriene—prescription, or natural vitamin D in base), Aloe vera gel (anti-inflammatory, soothing), Coconut oil (moisturize, antimicrobial), Oatmeal baths (colloidal oatmeal—soothing, reduces itch), Dead Sea salts (bath—traditional for psoriasis), Capsaicin cream (reduces itch, pain—desensitizes nerves), Apple cider vinegar (diluted—for scalp psoriasis), Turmeric paste
Key Lab Markers
- Clinical diagnosis (characteristic plaques—thick, red, silvery scales, extensor surfaces, scalp, nails), Skin biopsy (if diagnosis unclear—shows parakeratosis, hyperproliferation, inflammatory infiltrate), Psoriatic Arthritis screening (joint pain, swelling—20-30% of psoriasis patients develop, X-rays, inflammatory markers), Comprehensive stool test (gut dysbiosis, inflammation, leaky gut), Zonulin (intestinal permeability), Food sensitivity panel (IgG/IgA—identify triggers), Strep screen (throat culture—if recent infection, trigger for guttate psoriasis), Candida testing (antibodies, stool, organic acids), Vitamin D (optimal 80-100 for psoriasis—most severely deficient), Omega-3 Index (optimal >8%), Zinc, Selenium, CBC, Comprehensive metabolic panel, Inflammatory markers (hs-CRP, ESR), Thyroid panel (autoimmune overlap—check for Hashimoto's), ANA (other autoimmune conditions), Metabolic screening (fasting glucose, insulin, lipids—psoriasis associated with metabolic syndrome), HLA-Cw6 genetic test (if interested—predicts better response to biologics, but not necessary for management)
Practitioners in Rockville for Psoriasis
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#1
92GPS
Rockville Acupuncture and Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Helena Amos, M.Ac., L.Ac., MD (Eur)·M.Ac., L.Ac., European MD, 30+ years experience
4.9(0)
Rockville/North Bethesda, MD
Acupuncture
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(301) 531-5876#2
92GPS
Rockville Acupuncture and Natural Medicine
VerifiedDr. Helena Amos, M.Ac., L.Ac., MD (Eur)·M.Ac., L.Ac., European MD, 30+ years experience
4.9(0)
Rockville/North Bethesda, MD
Acupuncture
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(301) 531-5876#3
90GPS
Good Acupuncture & Herbs Clinic
VerifiedHeejin Kim, L.Ac.·L.Ac., NCCAOM Diplomate, CCAOM Clean Needle Technique, licensed in MD/VA, 15+ years experience
5.0(0)
Rockville, MD 20851
Acupuncture
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(240) 387-8093#4
90GPS
Rockville Center for Natural Fertility and Women's Wellness
Shu Fan, L.Ac.·L.Ac., licensed acupuncturist
4.9(0)
932 Hungerford Drive, Suite #2A, Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
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(703) 772-7592#5
90GPS
Good Acupuncture & Herbs Clinic
VerifiedHeejin Kim, L.Ac.·L.Ac., NCCAOM Diplomate, CCAOM Clean Needle Technique, licensed in MD/VA, 15+ years experience
5.0(0)
Rockville, MD 20851
Acupuncture
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(240) 387-8093#6
90GPS
Rockville Center for Natural Fertility and Women's Wellness
Shu Fan, L.Ac.·L.Ac., licensed acupuncturist
4.9(0)
932 Hungerford Drive, Suite #2A, Rockville, MD 20850
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(703) 772-7592#7
89GPS
Total Care Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedDr. Bolin Qin, Ph.D., CMD, L.Ac. & Dr. Ren·Ph.D., CMD, L.Ac., 35+ years experience
4.9(0)
15811 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855
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89GPS
Total Care Acupuncture Clinic
VerifiedDr. Bolin Qin, Ph.D., CMD, L.Ac. & Dr. Ren·Ph.D., CMD, L.Ac., 35+ years experience
4.9(0)
15811 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855
Acupuncture
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88GPS
All Natural Medicine Clinic
VerifiedAcupuncture & Herbal Physicians·Acupuncturists and herbal physicians from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
4.9(0)
Rockville, MD
Acupuncture
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88GPS
All Natural Medicine Clinic
VerifiedAcupuncture & Herbal Physicians·Acupuncturists and herbal physicians from Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
4.9(0)
Rockville, MD
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Acupuncture Medicine Center
VerifiedDr. Sweng Wang, CMD, L.Ac.·CMD, L.Ac., Maryland licensed
4.8(0)
10110 Molecular Drive, Suite #214, Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
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86GPS
Acupuncture Medicine Center
VerifiedDr. Sweng Wang, CMD, L.Ac.·CMD, L.Ac., Maryland licensed
4.8(0)
10110 Molecular Drive, Suite #214, Rockville, MD 20850
Acupuncture
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85GPS
Chinese-MD Acupuncture & Wellness
Dr. Holly Liu, L.Ac.·L.Ac., licensed practitioner, practicing since 1997
4.8(0)
Rockville, MD 20850
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85GPS
Chinese-MD Acupuncture & Wellness
Dr. Holly Liu, L.Ac.·L.Ac., licensed practitioner, practicing since 1997
4.8(0)
Rockville, MD 20850
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