220: The Gut Microbiome Of Acne [NEW RESEARCH] w/ Dr. Julie Greenberg

The Healthy Skin Show

If you are struggling with adult acne, today's episode is for you! This episode is celebrating new published research by Dr. Julie Greenberg on the make-up of the gut microbiome of someone whose primary complaint is acne!

These findings can help us all better know what steps can be taken to support someone struggling with acne, but it also underscores that other skin issues (like eczema) may have a very different gut microbiome diversity. Time will tell as that research eventually becomes available.

For now, let's dive into the distinct gut microbiome that tends to show up in acne!

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 discuss some exciting new research into the gut microbiome and acne.

Has working on your gut health improved your acne? Let me know in the comments!

In this episode:

• How prevalent of a problem is acne?
• Why does acne occur?
• The difference between a trigger and a root cause
• Three things that typify the acne gut based on her published research
• How much fiber do you REALLY need to eat to help with acne?
• The problem with eating too much meat
• Why dairy can be problematic for acne

Quotes

“Acne occurs within a hair follicle. Every acne zit or pimple that is one somebody's face, chest, back, is happening in a hair follicle.” [3:22]

“What I found was three things that kind of typify the acne gut. One is H Pylori (Helicobacter pylori) is present. One is candida. Candida is elevated or high. And the third thing is protozoa.” [11:46]

Links

Find Dr. Greenberg online

Healthy Skin Show ep. 173: Malassezia: The Bug Behind Many Fungal Skin Problems w/ Dr. Julie Greenberg

Healthy Skin Show ep. 149: How Staph Aureus Wrecks Your Skin w/ Dr. Julie Greenberg

Dr. Greenberg's research on acne and the gut

Gut Dysbiosis and Its Role in Skin Disease: A LearnSkin course I co-authored