150- It’s Not Just Acne- Getting to the Root of PCOS Acne
“In the case of acne, key nutrients can work to reduce inflammation, stabilize hormones, and repair damage to your skin cells, thus healing scar tissue. When you allow your diet to work as your medicine, you are literally creating the opportunity to heal your skin 24 hours a day. Optimal nutrition works around the clock.” – Dr. Shayna Peter
Acne is one of the most common, frustrating, and heartbreaking symptoms of PCOS. Dr. Shayne Peter is a functional medicine doctor and holistic dermatology specialist who’s helped thousands of women resolve their acne. In this podcast we discuss nutritional deficiencies, skin care products, and the role of hormones in getting to the root cause of acne. Listen in or read the transcript as we discuss:
- clues acne can give you about your health
- minerals and vitamins that can help resolve PCOS acne
- skin care products that help and hurt
- role of the microbiome on acne
- impact of alcohol on acne
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