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Beyond Antibiotics: Integrative Adjuncts for Cystic, Pustular, and Hormonal Acne
The Power of Pigment: the Physiology of Your Skin’s Secret Language of Perception
Let There Be Light: A Dermatology Provider’s Guide to Phototherapy & Red Light Therapy
Light has been used as a healing tool in both alternative and western medicine for ages. Phototherapy and red light therapy are both evidence-based complementary treatments for many skin and hair conditions. They reduce inflammation, regulating mitochondria and promoting healing. As this knowledge becomes more mainstream, everyone is jumping on the red light wagon. Before you purchase a home-device, a word of caution: not all devices are made the same.
Zit Zapping with Zinc: An Elemental Solution
For years, I struggled with deciding how to treat pregnant or pediatric patients with moderate to severe acne for whom I knew better than to prescribe an antibiotic. Our overuse of antibiotics is just one of the variables contributing to neuropsychiatric disease and autoimmune conditions so I prescribe them as a last resort. All the while, the non Big Pharma answer was right under my nose… or rather, right under our feet. It’s so simple, it’s elemental!
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