Centre for Advanced Medicine
Acne is a complicated skin condition that has multiple interplaying factors that determine cause and severity! Depending on its severity, acne can cause emotional distress and scar the skin. The earlier you start treatment, the lower your risk of such problems.
Acne may be caused by anything that causes inflammation or an increase in sebum production. This may seem vague, and when following a systems-based approach to care, may include: hormonal imbalances, gut microbiome imbalance from food sensitivities, bacterial overgrowth, hepatic congestion, high cortisol production, etc. All of these need to be evaluated when considering how to treat acne.
Is there any comprehensive testing that can show what causes my acne? Absolutely! Depending on your health history, including acne pattern and type, there is great possibility in identifying the cause of dysfunction by serum, urine, and/or stool testing.
Depending on the underlying cause of dysfunction, which varies from person to person, treatment may include nutraceuticals including vitamins, minerals, botanicals, and or probiotics. Topical treatments may also be included, as well as bio-identical hormone therapy. Ultimately the reason why many people suffer from acne is because there’s no one size fits all approach to care.
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