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Rosacea Treatment in Portland

42 holistic practitioners in Portland who can help with Rosacea. Gabriel's evidence-based protocols, matched to local practitioners.

42 Practitioners
2 Treatments
1+ Supplements

Gabriel's Approach to Rosacea

Gabriel treats rosacea as gut-skin condition with immune-vascular component, not just "sensitive skin." SIBO extremely common in rosacea patients—treat gut, skin often clears. Protocol: 1) Test and treat SIBO (breath test, herbal antimicrobials or rifaximin—many rosacea patients clear when SIBO trea...

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Key Supplements

  • Gut-focused (CRITICAL for rosacea): SIBO treatment if positive: Herbal antimicrobials (Berberine 500mg 3x/day, Oregano oil 500mg 3x/day, Neem, Allicin—rotate), OR Rifaximin (prescription antibiotic for SIBO—very effective, discuss with doctor), Digestive Enzymes with meals, Probiotics (after SIBO treatment—Soil-based or Saccharomyces boulardii initially), H. pylori treatment if positive (see H. pylori protocol), L-Glutamine 5-10g/day (gut healing), Anti-inflammatory/Mast cell stabilization: Quercetin 1000mg 3x/day (mast cell stabilizer, reduces flushing), Omega-3 2-4g/day (anti-inflammatory), Curcumin 1g 2x/day (anti-inflammatory), Vitamin D3 5000 IU (immune modulation), DAO enzyme (if histamine intolerance—take with meals), Vitamin C 1000mg 2x/day (antihistamine effect), Zinc 30mg (skin health, anti-inflammatory), Niacinamide (vitamin B3) 500mg 2x/day (reduces flushing—NOT niacin which causes flushing), Azelaic Acid (topical—kills Demodex, anti-inflammatory), Green tea extract (topical and oral—anti-inflammatory, antioxidant), Chrysanthemum (traditional for rosacea—anti-inflammatory), Licorice Root Extract (topical—anti-inflammatory, but avoid oral if high BP), Demodex treatment (if overgrowth suspected): Tea Tree Oil (topical—diluted 5%, kills Demodex mites), Ivermectin (Soolantra topical or oral if severe—prescription, very effective for papulopustular rosacea), Sulfur-based products (traditional for rosacea—antimicrobial), Topical: Azelaic Acid 15-20% (Finacea—prescription or Melazepam OTC, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial), Metronidazole gel (prescription—antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory), Niacinamide serum (reduces redness), Aloe vera gel (soothing), Green tea extract, Licorice root extract, Gentle moisturizer (ceramide-based, fragrance-free)

Key Lab Markers

  • Clinical diagnosis (persistent facial redness, flushing, visible blood vessels, papules/pustules—no comedones differentiates from acne), SIBO breath test (CRITICAL—hydrogen/methane, 50%+ rosacea patients have SIBO, treating SIBO often clears rosacea), H. pylori testing (stool antigen or breath test—common in rosacea), Comprehensive stool test (dysbiosis, other pathogens), Skin scraping (microscopy—assess Demodex mite density, if >5 mites per cm² suggests overgrowth), Food sensitivity panel (IgG—identify triggers, but elimination diet more reliable), Histamine/DAO level (if suspect histamine intolerance), Hormone panel (if peri/menopausal—fluctuations worsen rosacea), Vitamin D, Omega-3 Index, Zinc, CBC, Comprehensive metabolic panel
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Practitioners in Portland for Rosacea

Sorted by treatment relevance and Practitioner Score

#28
80GPS

Dr. Peter Knight

Verified
Dr. Peter Knight·ND
4.8(62)
975 Broadway, #1, South Portland, ME 04106
Functional Medicine Consultation
#31
80GPS

Dr. Sarah Kotzur

Verified
Dr. Sarah Kotzur·ND
4.7(38)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#32
80GPS

Dr. Paula Cluney

Verified
Dr. Paula Cluney·ND
4.6(29)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#33
80GPS

Dr. Beth Stockwell

Verified
Dr. Beth Stockwell·ND
4.7(34)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#34
80GPS

Dr. Jacob Aguiar II

Verified
Dr. Jacob Aguiar II·ND
4.5(26)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#35
80GPS

Dr. Steven Zarembka

Verified
Dr. Steven Zarembka·ND
4.6(31)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#36
80GPS

Dr. Fredric Shotz

Verified
Dr. Fredric Shotz·ND
4.8(112)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#37
80GPS

Dr. Devra Krassner

Verified
Dr. Devra Krassner·ND
4.9(52)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#38
80GPS

Dr. Rebecca Morrell

Verified
Dr. Rebecca Morrell·ND
4.7(43)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#39
80GPS

Dr. Mikaela Arredondo

Verified
Dr. Mikaela Arredondo·ND
4.8(61)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#40
80GPS

Dr. Renee Lang II

Verified
Dr. Renee Lang II·ND
4.6(28)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#41
80GPS

Dr. Sasha Rose

Verified
Dr. Sasha Rose·ND
4.7(36)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine
#42
80GPS

Dr. Hannah Fogg

Verified
Dr. Hannah Fogg·ND
4.8(45)
Portland, ME
naturopathic medicine