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152: Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An Integrative Approach w/ Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov Jul 23, 2020

Show notes

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a condition that affects many people, but isn't well-known. I struggled with it for a while, initially mistaking it for some sort of cancer because of the painful lump in my armpit!

My guest today, Hadar Lev-Tov, MD, MAS, is an Assistant Professor, and the Director of the Wound Healing Fellowship Program at the University of Miami, Dr. Phillip Frost Department of Dermatology and Cutaneous Surgery, the Miller School of Medicine.

Dr. Lev-Tov completed his residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and obtained a Master degree in clinical research from the University of California, Davis.

His research interests include the treatment and prevention of chronic wounds, such as venous leg ulcers and diabetic foot ulcers as well as hidradenitis suppurativa.

Dr. Lev-Tov's work is supported in part by the Dermatology Foundation, NIH and industry. He is also the co-host of the popular Learnskin Podcast. He specifically enjoys bringing an integrative approach to each of his patients

Join us as we talk about Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS), a painful skin condition that can be very difficult to treat, especially because it is not well-known in the medical community.

Do you successfully manage your HS? Let me know in the comments!

In this episode:

What is Hidradenitis Suppurative (HS)?
What causes HS?
Why does HS feel worse during exercise/sweating?
When to address it
How doe hormones affect HS?
Can nutrition help with Hidradenitis Suppurativa?

Quotes

“So maybe there's a genetic background. We know that it runs in certain families and it's been associated with some syndromes that we can actually pinpoint to a gene, but it's not everybody. So, we can't say everybody has a genetic part. And the other part that may play a role are hormones.” [5:06]

“It's a disease that's easy to hide. So, the patients really suffer quietly. They hide it, they don't want to talk about it. It's very cruel disease, very cruel. And the suffering is just unbelievable.” [9:50]

Links

Find Dr. Lev-Tov online

Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation

Healthy Skin Show ep. 103: Hidradenitis Suppurativa: The Tip That Stopped My Flares

Jennifer's appearance on the LearnSkin Podcast: An Inside-Out Approach: The Role of Nutritionists and Nutrition in Healthy Skin

Diabetes.Org

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Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

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151: How Eczema Changed My Life (So I Could Help Others) w/ Rakhi Roy, MS, RD, LDN Jul 16, 2020

Show notes

Eczema is a common skin condition that can, ironically, make people feel very isolated. My guest today will share about her journey with eczema, and how it inspired her to become an advocate for others with this skin rash.

My guest today, Rakhi Roy Chowdhury, holds a Master’s in Dietetics & Nutrition and a BA in Anthropology & Theatre.

She is an actress-turned Registered Dietitian with more allergies than the average person. Her theater and film career had to take a back seat due to constant eczema flareups that prevented her from going to auditions and booking work.

After realizing nutrition played a pivotal role in managing her eczema, Rakhi embraced a change in career to devote her time to helping others like herself.

She is now a board licensed Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist, and helps others manage their skin conditions, balance digestive issues, and follow their bliss.

Join us as we talk about Rakhi's journey with eczema, interesting observations about how eczema shows up on different skin tones, and more.

Has your eczema been misdiagnosed as hyperpigmentation? Let me know in the comments!

In this episode:

Rakhi's journey with eczema
Why is Rakhi so passionate about advocating for those struggling with eczema?
How does inflammation show up on darker skin?
How does Rakhi track her symptoms?

Quotes

“For me, it'll be a lot of fermentable types of foods and grains that will start to make me itchy and I do notice it with the histamines.” [11:47]

“I don't think this experience is a negative thing. I think it makes you humble. You have to give yourself grace in these moments and really find out what it's teaching you.” [16:16]

Links

Find Rakhi online

More Than Skin Deep PDF

Follow Rakhi on Instagram

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

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150: Understanding Epstein-Barr Virus + Skin Rashes w/ Dr. Kasey Holland Jul 09, 2020

Show notes

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) is commonly known as mono or the kissing disease. EBV can cause a host of problems in the body, including the skin. Today's guest is here to explain all about EBV.

My guest today, Dr. Kasey Holland, is a licensed Naturopathic doctor.

She earned her Doctorate in Naturopathic medicine at Bastyr University in Seattle, WA through a four-year CNME accredited program. While there she completed specialty rotations in environmental medicine, immune wellness, oncology, IV therapy, Parkinson’s disease, emergency medicine and mind body medicine.

After this, she worked in an Integrative health clinic that incorporated functional medicine during her residency. This has provided her with exposure to a wide variety of pathologies and patient care in order to serve you better.

She has always been passionate about helping people overcome mystery and chronic illnesses. This was further solidified after her own health obstacles.

Dr. Kasey's specialties include the toxic trio: chronic EBV, Lyme disease, mold exposure.

Join us as we talk about EBV: What it is, what causes it to reactivate, and how to get tested.

Have you experienced reactivating Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV)? Let me know in the comments!

In this episode:

What is Epstein-Barr Virus?
How and why does Epstein-Barr reactivate?
Classic, and unusual, symptoms of EBV
How to get tested for EBV
Relationship between EBV and candida
How does EBV affect the skin?
Is there a link between reactivated EBV and shingles?

Quotes

“Epstein-Barr virus is commonly known as mono and the kissing disease. That's what we always think of it as. So, usually, you get it when you're a child, sometimes it's later in high school or college. You might not ever know that you've had it because it can be extremely mild and self-limiting.” [2:34]

“When EBV is reactivated, it definitely does cause problems. No doubt about it. It has pathways that it turns on that are extremely inflammatory, that are linked to autoimmune conditions, cancers, all sorts of scary things. But hardly ever would I say that it's just Epstein-Barr virus reactivating that's leading to people with symptoms.” [5:58]

Links

Find Dr. Kasey online

Follow Dr. Kasey on Instagram

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

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149: How Staph Aureus Wrecks Your Skin w/ Dr. Julie Greenberg Jul 02, 2020

Show notes

Staph may not immediately come to mind when thinking about skin rash flares, but it can actually play a huge role! My guest today will break down how staph aureus can damage your skin.

My guest today, Dr. Julie Greenberg, is a licensed ND who specializes in integrative dermatology.

She is the founder of the Center for Integrative Dermatology, a holistic dermatology clinic that approaches skin problems by finding and treating the root cause.

Dr. Greenberg hold degrees from Northwestern University, Stanford University and Bastyr University, and received advanced clinical training at the Dermatology Clinic at the University of Washington Medical School and at the Pediatric Dermatology Center at Seattle Children’s Hospital.

She is also the Program Chair of the Naturopathic & Integrative Dermatology series on LearnSkin.com, a learning platform for integrative health care professionals.

Join us as we talk about staph aureus: how it relates to eczema, how it can damage the skin, and much more.

Has staph aureus been found to be the cause of your skin rash? Let me know in the comments!

In this episode:

What is the relationship between eczema and staph?
Should the pH of the skin be acidic or alkaline?
What is the relationship between staph and the nose?
How does staph damage the skin?
Can people with atopic dermatitis have staph aureus in the GI tract as well?

Quotes

“People are surprised to learn, the healthy place for skin is an acidic pH. And that is so important, and particularly as it relates to things like staph and other pathogens.” [4:59]

“People get misdiagnosed with eczema when it's actually malassezia, which is a yeast that causes dandruff.” [10:38]

Links

Find Dr. Greenberg online

Healthy Skin Show ep. 107: Symptoms Of A Staph Infection On Your Skin

LearnSkin course that I coauthored

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

148: How I Turned My Psoriasis Around + Got My Life Back {CLIENT STORY} w/ Lisa Stodola Jun 25, 2020

Show notes

I am so grateful to today's guest for being here because she's actually one of my clients. She asked if I could share her story, because her journey with psoriasis has definitely had some low lows. And, she dug herself out of those lows.

My guest today is Lisa Stodola. Lisa is a stay at home mom of two kids: a girl (9) and a boy (8). She enjoys photography, being outdoors, traveling, and spending time with family, and friends. Lisa loves hot weather, but she lives in the midwest where winter is long and summer is never long enough.

Join us as we talk about Lisa's journey with psoriasis, and how she managed to turn it around.

Have you had a similar experience with psoriasis? Let me know in the comments!

In this episode:

When and where did Lisa's psoriasis start?
Why did Lisa feel like she'd exhausted the conventional treatment options?
Common diet changes Lisa made that actually made her feel worse
Why did Lisa start looking at her root cause?

Quotes

“It was down to where I was eating a banana a day because I was so afraid to eat anything else.” [5:47]

“Get some testing done just to see where your levels are at with your vitamins, minerals and thyroid.” [15:15]

Links

{NEW} Skin Rash Root Cause Finder eGuide

DIY Stomach Acid Test

Healthy Skin Show ep. 065: Why Protein Is Good For Your Skin (And Solving Skin Rashes)

Healthy Skin Show ep. 101: Psoriasis-Thyroid Connection

Healthy Skin Show ep. 067: Best Stress Relief Tips For Skin Rashes

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

147: Could Breast Implant Illness Be Your Rash Trigger? w/ Dr. Anthony Youn Jun 18, 2020

Show notes

Today's episode is focused on breast implant illness, and its possible link to skin rashes. My guest will explain exactly what breast implant illness is, and why women may experience it.

My guest today, Anthony Youn, M.D. F.A.C.S, is known as America's Holistic Beauty Doc. He is a nationally-recognized, board-certified plastic surgeon.

Recognized as a leader in his field, Dr. Youn is the author of the best-selling books The Age Fix: A Leading Plastic Surgeon Reveals How To Really Look Ten Years Younger and In Stitches: A Memoir.

His public television special, The Age Fix with Dr. Anthony Youn, has been viewed by millions. Dr. Youn also hosts the popular podcast, The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show.

His new book, Playing God: The Evolution of a Modern Surgeon, details his humorous, heartwarming, and often harrowing journey to become a leading plastic surgeon. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Oakland University / William Beaumont School of Medicine.

Join us as we talk about breast implant illness, and whether it could be a factor in skin rashes.

Have you experienced symptoms of breast implant illness? Let me know in the comments!

In this episode:

What is breast implant illness?
What causes breast implant illness?
Is it normal to react to silicone?
Do women who have had breast implants removed see a difference in their symptoms?
How would a skin rash present itself?

Quotes

“Inside the silicone rubber implant is either saline or salt water or is a silicone gel. We don't know what it is that you react to. Most likely it's the fact that it's silicone that's inside your body that you're reacting to because you shouldn't react to saline.” [4:41]

“There are a lot of reasons you get rashes, and people get rashes and they don't have breast implants. But if you get to that point where you say, "I am sick, and we can't figure out what's going on with me," and you have breast implants, then that's something to definitely look into.” [13:31]

Links

Resources on Topical Steroid Withdrawal

Find Dr. Youn online

Download Dr. Youn's FREE eGuides, “What to Eat to Look Younger” AND “Ten Things Every Plastic Surgery Patient Must Know”

Jennifer's appearance on Dr. Youn's podcast, The Holistic Plastic Surgery Show – Episode 136: The Healthy Skin Diet

Healthy Skin Show episode 033: Tackling Scars And How To Support Sensitive Skin w/ Dr. Anthony Youn

Playing God: The Evolution of a Modern Surgeon

Youn Beauty Brightening Cream

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

146: Chlorine + Bath Additives w/ Christa Biegler, RD Jun 11, 2020

Show notes

Today's episode is all about bath additives. Bleach baths, chlorine baths, colloidal oatmeal baths, Epsom salt baths...my guest and I cover all this and more!

My guest today is Christa Biegler, host of the Less Stressed Life podcast and has an integrative nutrition private practice focusing on skin, digestive, autoimmune and allergy issues.

She started The Less Stressed Life as a play on words for anti-inflammatory life. She lives with her unicycling husband and kids in the rural Midwest.

Join us as we talk about the different kinds of additives in a bath that may help with skin irritation and inflammation.

Have baths with different additives helped your skin rashes? Let me know in the comments!

In this episode:

Why do bleach baths sometimes work?
Christa's personal story with eczema
Other bath additives that you probably haven't thought of
Why oatmeal can be helpful and soothing
Can hard water be an eczema trigger?
Eczema Relief Diet

Quotes

“The whole point of detergent is to pull oils off of the skin, which are going to compromise that skin barrier in someone who's already compromised.” [10:59]

“[Colloidal oatmeal is] an anti-inflammatory, it's got some flavonoids in it and some alkaloids and some sterols that have this anti-inflammatory and barrier repairing effect.” [13:30]

Links

Find Christa online

The Eczema Relief Diet: Short-Term Plans to Identify Triggers and Soothe Flareups

Christa's free online training

Christa's guide of things not to do if you have a child with eczema

Healthy Skin Show ep. 042: How Sulfur Can Trigger Skin Rashes w/ Christa Biegler

Healthy Show ep. 128: Eczema Sleep Problems w/ Christa Biegler, RD

Healthy Skin Show ep. 116: Can Chlorine In Water Harm Your Skin? w/ Lara Adler

Jennifer's appearance on the Less Stressed Life podcast: Why you shouldn't use coconut oil on your skin

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Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?

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Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

145: The Problem With Sensitive Skincare Products No One Talks About w/ Rachael Pontillo Jun 04, 2020

Show notes

There are countless sensitive skincare products available today. For people with skin rashes and dry skin, these products seem like the right fit, because "dry" and "rashes" often go hand in hand with "sensitive". My guest today will debunk this common misconception.

My guest today is Rachael Pontillo, a holistic skincare innovator, author, and educator. Rachael is the bestselling author of the book Love Your Skin, Love Yourself, and co-author of The Sauce Code. She’s a functional nutrition practitioner, AADP and IAHC Board Certified International Health Coach, licensed aesthetician, and natural skincare formulator and educator.

She’s the president and co-founder of the Nutritional Aesthetics™ Alliance, the creator of the popular skincare and healthy lifestyle blog, Holistically Haute™, as well as the much-loved online course, Create Your Skincare. She’s an avid herbalist, skincare ingredient aficionado, and lifelong learner.

Rachael is also my good friend.

Join us as we talk about the problem with the term "sensitive skin", and how to better recognize and care for your skin type.

Has learning your skin type improved your skin health? Let me know in the comments!

In this episode:

Rachael's take on skincare products for sensitive skin
How can you identify your skin type?
How Rachael helped Jen with her sebaceous gland hyperplasia
How to maintain acid mantle of the skin

Quotes

“Most people are not born with sensitive skin. Most people develop sensitive skin over time from overexposure to things in the environment.” [4:54]

“We don't have a skin type. We all have combination skin. We just have to figure out what that combination is.” [18:28]

Links

Find Rachael online

Create Your Skincare

Nutritional Aesthetics

Interested in trying Rachael's online classes to create your own skincare? Click HERE!

Healthy Skin Show episode 024: Most Harmful Ingredients Hiding In Skin Care w/ Rachael Pontillo

Healthy Skin Show episode 114: Why Preservatives In Skincare Can Be A Good Thing w/ Rachael Pontillo

Follow Rachael on Facebook | Twitter | YouTube |

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

144: How Chinese Medicine Can Help Topical Steroid Withdrawal w/ Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman, DACM May 28, 2020

Show notes

Topical Steroid Withdrawal is becoming more well known, but many Western medicine practitioners don't adequately recognize or treat it. My guest today will explain how Eastern medicine can help.

My guest today is Dr. Olivia Hsu Friedman, DACM, LAc, Dipl.OM. She is the owner of Amethyst Holistic Skin Solutions and treats eczema, TSW, psoriasis, and acne patients throughout the US in person and via video conferencing using only herbal medicine.

Dr. Olivia earned a Doctorate in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine as well as a diploma in Traditional Chinese Medicine Dermatology.

Outside of the office, Dr. Olivia serves on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Acupuncturists, the Advisory Board of LearnSkin and the faculty of the Chicago Integrative Eczema Support Group sponsored by the National Eczema Association.

Join us as we talk about the Chinese Medicine approach to Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW).

Has Chinese Medicine helped your TSW? Let me know in the comments!

In this episode:

What is TSW?
Steroid creams
Initial step when your skin is addicted to steroid creams
How can Chinese Medicine help TSW?

Quotes

“I think lots of times people focus on so many different food groups that they end up not eating enough to really have the nutrients to heal.” [13:33]

“A lot of people don't recognize that that skin is also what's going on in your mouth. Also, going on in your trachea, going on in your esophagus and going on in your stomach. All of that skin is exposed to the outer world too. And when this skin starts to become compromised, that skin does too.” [14:23]

Links

Find Dr. Olivia online

Follow Dr. Olivia on Facebook

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

143: Inverse Psoriasis + Candida Connection May 26, 2020

Show notes

Though it’s a less common form of psoriasis, Inverse Psoriasis (IP) impacts about 30% of those living with Plaque Psoriasis.

One thing about having Inverse Psoriasis that really caught my attention was the connection to getting fungal infections at the site of IP rashes!

I always ask clients regardless of what their main concern is if they have had issues with fungus or yeast in other areas of the body.

And it’s not uncommon for me to find that fungal issues elsewhere tend to match up to having fungal overgrowth in the gut.

I wanted to share my alternative perspective on Inverse Psoriasis so that if you’re struggling with it (or you know someone who is), you can use it as a clue!

You don’t have to feel embarrassed or live in shame about it because knowing that IP is present could help you identify other issues driving your psoriasis under the surface.

In this episode:

What is inverse psoriasis?
Candida + other bacteria that make IP worse
Conventional ways IP is addressed
Shocking candida stat that all Psoriasis warriors should know
Alterative thoughts on IP + where to dig deeper

Quotes:

One study found that 56.6% of Inverse Psoriasis rashes had Corynebacterium minutissimum present making symptoms worse.

A 2018 paper found that the “prevalence of Candida spp. colonization was significantly higher in patients with psoriasis compared with the control group.”

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

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