Centre for Advanced Medicine
Acne is a common inflammatory skin condition that can affect teenagers and adults and may range from blackheads and whiteheads to inflammatory pimples, nodules and cysts. In some people, acne can also contribute to scarring or affect quality of life.
At the Centre for Advanced Medicine, acne care is personalized to the individual rather than based on a single treatment approach. Your naturopathic doctor can review your acne pattern, medical history, medications, nutrition, lifestyle and other relevant factors when developing a care plan.
Depending on your individual presentation, care may include nutritional and lifestyle guidance, targeted natural health products, topical approaches or assessment of factors such as hormonal health.
Book a free exploratory consultation to discuss your acne and determine what type of assessment and treatment may be appropriate for you.
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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