The Healthy Skin Show

Did you know the microbiome in your mouth is considered a “gateway” microbiome? It actually has a powerful influence on your gut microbiome. Even more fascinating—the mouth microbiome is closely linked to the placental microbiome, which helps shape a child’s immune system before birth. But what causes your oral microbiome to become inflammatory?Today Dr. Mark L. Cannon, Professor of Otolaryngology–Dentistry at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine joins me on the show. He's an expert in pediatric oral health with 40+ years of experience. We dive into how the mouth microbiome evolved, what disrupts it, and how it can be a huge hidden source of inflammation impacting your health.⭐️ Mentioned in This Episode:- See all the references 👉 http://www.skinterrupt.com/293- Join me in the conversation at http://instagram.com/jenniferfugo - Stop My Rashes FREE eGuide - https://www.skinterrupt.com/stopmyrashes-pod- Fix your skin using Jennifer’s method (trusted by 900+ skin rash warriors)! Get started NOW 👉https://www.skinterrupt.com/srrdiy-pod - Want personalized help to fix your skin? Get started here with Jennifer’s virtual clinic 👉https://www.skinterrupt.com/gethelp-pod (We work with clients worldwide!)🎙 This episode is brought to you by:Quell Essentials Skincare + Supplements for Sensitive Skin 👉https://www.quellshop.com use code POD15 for 15% offReady to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

Have you ever heard of progesterone hypersensitivity—or experienced mysterious rashes during the luteal phase of your menstrual cycle? Often considered rare, this "progesterone allergy" can be a hidden trigger that's often overlooked. Today’s guest, Sarah Tyler, FNP, is not only a practitioner but someone who’s lived through this rare condition herself. After connecting through Instagram, Sarah joined me to share her personal journey and the integrative strategies she’s used to help reduce her body’s reactivity.⭐️ Mentioned in This Episode:- See all the references 👉 http://www.skinterrupt.com/292- Join me in the conversation at http://instagram.com/jenniferfugo - Stop My Rashes FREE eGuide - https://www.skinterrupt.com/stopmyrashes-pod- Fix your skin using Jennifer’s method (trusted by 900+ skin rash warriors)! Get started NOW 👉https://www.skinterrupt.com/srrdiy-pod - Want personalized help to fix your skin? Get started here with Jennifer’s virtual clinic 👉https://www.skinterrupt.com/gethelp-pod (We work with clients worldwide!)🎙 This episode is brought to you by:Quell Essentials Skincare + Supplements for Sensitive Skin 👉https://www.quellshop.com use code POD15 for 15% offReady to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

Ever heard of the atopic triad—eczema, allergies, and asthma? Sometimes called the atopic march, doctors have traditionally held to a “wait and see” approach for kids, which turns out probably isn't the best option, especially in the first year of life. We now know that delayed food introduction in babies has turned out to have profoundly BAD impacts on the rate of food allergies.Joining me is Dr. Chris Thompson, a Board Certified Otolaryngologist with 25+ years of experience specializing in allergy, sinus, and nasal treatment. He’s a pioneer in procedures like Balloon Sinuplasty and an advocate for sublingual immunotherapy to treat allergies more effectively.⭐️ Mentioned in This Episode:- See all the references 👉 http://www.skinterrupt.com/291- Join me in the conversation at http://instagram.com/jenniferfugo - Stop My Rashes FREE eGuide - https://www.skinterrupt.com/stopmyrashes-pod- Fix your skin using Jennifer’s method (trusted by 900+ skin rash warriors)! Get started NOW 👉https://www.skinterrupt.com/srrdiy-pod - Want personalized help to fix your skin? Get started here with Jennifer’s virtual clinic 👉https://www.skinterrupt.com/gethelp-pod (We work with clients worldwide!)🎙 This episode is brought to you by:Quell Essentials Skincare + Supplements for Sensitive Skin 👉https://www.quellshop.com use code POD15 for 15% offReady to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

If you’ve ever felt defeated after trying natural remedies that worked for others—but only made your skin worse—this episode is for you. When I suffered from dyshidrotic eczema (hand eczema) in 2016, no natural remedies helped, and I was left to turn to topical steroids. Since now working with over 1000 chronic skin problem cases, I know why all these alternative medicine strategies can backfire, making your flares WORSE.So today, I’m unpacking why one-size-fits-all solutions don’t always work and what it really means when your healing journey looks different from others. Before you assume you’re broken, here’s what you need to know.⭐️ Mentioned in This Episode:- See all the references 👉 http://www.skinterrupt.com/290- Join me in the conversation at http://instagram.com/jenniferfugo - Stop My Rashes FREE eGuide - https://www.skinterrupt.com/stopmyrashes-pod- Fix your skin using Jennifer’s method (trusted by 900+ skin rash warriors)! Get started NOW 👉https://www.skinterrupt.com/srrdiy-pod - Want personalized help to fix your skin? Get started here with Jennifer’s virtual clinic 👉https://www.skinterrupt.com/gethelp-pod (We work with clients worldwide!)🎙 This episode is brought to you by:Quell Essentials Skincare + Supplements for Sensitive Skin 👉https://www.quellshop.com use code POD15 for 15% offReady to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

Let’s bust a myth: Just because something is natural (including food, nutrients, and herbs) doesn’t mean it’s safe or free from triggering a reaction. Yes, you can react to herbal remedies—and it’s time we talked about it honestly. Herbs can be very helpful, but you need to be aware of potential issues before assuming you won't react to them.To help unpack the science behind botanicals, I’m joined by Dr. Cassandra Quave, a medical ethnobotanist, professor, and award-winning author of The Plant Hunter. She’s a leading expert in medicinal plants and drug discovery who gives it to us straight about what “natural” really means when it comes to your health.⭐️ Mentioned in This Episode:- See all the references 👉 http://www.skinterrupt.com/289- Join me in the conversation at http://instagram.com/jenniferfugo - Stop My Rashes FREE eGuide - https://www.skinterrupt.com/stopmyrashes-pod- Fix your skin using Jennifer’s method (trusted by 900+ skin rash warriors)! Get started NOW 👉https://www.skinterrupt.com/srrdiy-pod - Want personalized help to fix your skin? Get started here with Jennifer’s virtual clinic 👉https://www.skinterrupt.com/gethelp-pod (We work with clients worldwide!)🎙 This episode is brought to you by:Quell Essentials Skincare + Supplements for Sensitive Skin 👉https://www.quellshop.com use code POD15 for 15% offReady to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

Many people in my audience are interested in adrenal health because steroid exposure is a common issue for many (especially those who end up with HPA axis dysfunction because of the steroids). So, I brought in a very popular expert... on thyroid health. Wait, what's the connection between your thyroid and adrenals? Most people who have thyroid issues end up having some form of adrenal dysfunction. So today, she's giving tips on what to do if you actually have adrenal dysfunction and how you can take back your health. My guest today is the compassionate, innovative, and solution-focused integrative pharmacist, Dr. Izabella Wentz. Dedicated to finding the root causes of chronic health conditions, her passion stems from her own diagnosis with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis in 2009, following a decade of debilitating symptoms. As an accomplished author, Dr. Wentz has written several best-selling books, including the New York Times bestseller Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis: Lifestyle Interventions for Finding and Treating the Root Cause, the protocol-based #1 New York Times bestseller Hashimoto’s Protocol: A 90-Day Plan for Reversing Thyroid Symptoms and Getting Your Life Back, and the Wall Street Journal bestseller Hashimoto’s Food Pharmacology: Nutrition Protocols and Healing Recipes to Take Charge of Your Thyroid Health. Her latest book, Adrenal Transformation Protocol, is set to be released on April 18th, 2023. The book focuses on resetting the body’s stress response through targeted safety signals and features a 4-week program that has already helped over 3,500 individuals. The program has an impressive success rate, with over 80% of participants improving their brain fog, fatigue, anxiety, irritability, sleep issues, and libido. Do you have symptoms of adrenal fatigue? If so, what are you doing about it? Let me know in the comments below! In this episode: What is adrenal fatigue (and is it even real)? The feedback loop between your thyroid + adrenals (hello, cortisol!) Why chronic or unprocessed stress (including unresolved trauma) is a very crucial part of the puzzle Dr. Wentz's helpful tips to get better sleep to regulate the circadian rhythm Pituitary suppression from the use of hydrocortisone (as seen in TSW) from a pharmacist perspective Why cholesterol is IMPORTANT! Quotes "As the stress progresses and whenever we have low levels of cortisol that are too low, this can also be a signal to the body to make more reverse T3 and to slow down the thyroid gland because thyroid hormone breaks down cortisol." [06:31] "I joke about positive affirmations are amazing, but they're like putting a Band-Aid over a leaky fishbowl if you're not working on trauma." [26:47] Links Find and Follow Dr. Wentz on her website | Instagram | Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

Like other common skin rash conditions, there are many pervasive myths that you can read online or that people think about rosacea that simply is not true! My hope is that by talking about these six common myths, you’ll discover that there is more to rosacea than a frustrating diagnosis. Since April is Rosacea Awareness month, I want to dive into common questions to help you connect some dots that will offer insight into your skin (and health as a whole). So let’s dive in! [smart_track_player url=""] Or, listen on your favorite app: iTunes (Apple Podcasts) | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | Subscribe on Android In this episode: Is rosacea the same thing as acne? Different types of rosacea + progression to rhinophyma Rosacea common skincare triggers Is rosacea contagious? (Kind of…) Alcohol consumption + risk of rosacea Why rosacea ISN’T a skin-only problem Does rosacea impact only fair skin tones? Quotes: Rosacea is not triggered because your face isn’t clean, but harsh exfoliation; strong, drying ingredients in skincare and makeup as well as excessive use of anti-aging products can trigger rosacea. Though rosacea as a condition isn’t contagious, a Demodex mite infestation that can cause rosacea IS contagious!Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

My audience is people who are struggling with rashes and, let's be honest, there are some rashes that appear in areas that you're not going to want to, you know, show to a Facebook group. Not only are they uncomfortable physically, but it can be very hard for some to talk to their provider about it. That's why I'm so grateful to today's expert, who is an open book on this topic! She walks us through the age-old question of "Is this normal"? My guest today is Dr. Jolene Brighten, NMD, women’s hormone expert and prominent leader in women’s medicine. As a licensed naturopathic physician who is board certified in naturopathic endocrinology and a clinical sexologist, she takes an integrative approach in her clinical practice. A fierce patient advocate and completely dedicated to uncovering the root cause of hormonal imbalances, Dr. Brighten empowers women worldwide to take control of their health and their hormones through her website and social medical channels. She is the best-selling author of Beyond the Pill and Healing Your Body Naturally After Childbirth and now is releasing another book called Is This Normal?: Judgment-Free Straight Talk about Your Body. As an international speaker, clinical educator, and medical advisor within the tech community, she's considered a leading authority on women’s health. She is a member of the MindBodyGreen Collective and the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists. Dr. Brighten serves as a faculty member for the American Academy of Anti Aging Medicine. How do you feel if you have ever had issues down below? Did it ever bring you shame? Let me know in the comments below! In this episode: Why it's so important to talk to your doctor about rashes "down there" and what type of doctor you should talk to Signs from your body that something's off Hormonal imbalances -- why usually more than one hormone is off How poor sleep impacts SO many hormones Thoughts on melatonin supplementation -- worth trying or avoid at all costs? Quotes "Even the imagery they use, it's just this really horrible imagery until we have some kind of medical intervention to come in and save us from being women. And all of that's wrong. It's all wrong!" [10:14] "Yeast infections could also be a sign. If you're having repeat yeast infections, it can be a sign of insulin dysregulation, blood sugar imbalance; and it may be the first way that diabetes is showing up for you." [16:35] Links Find and Follow Dr. Brighten on her website | Instagram | Facebook Order your copy of Dr. Brighten's newest book -- Is This Normal? (available now!!!) Get your copy of Beyond the Pill Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

Many of you now by now that my dad was an ophthalmologist, so I guess there's a certain place in my heart for eye issues. However, when we talk about skin on the show, we might not think about the connection to our eyes, but a lot of people struggle with eye issues, especially since some medications that are taken to help skin conditions sometimes exacerbate eye issues. Today's guest is an optometrist, Dr. Carly Rose who is an optometrist who received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Northern Kentucky University before heading off to optometry school in Chicago. She then chose to complete a year-long residency at the Cincinnati VAMC Eye Clinic. Dr. Rose owns a comprehensive primary eye care practice called Eyecare on the Square and a dry eye medspa, Clear Eyes + Aesthetics in Cincinnati OH.  She is a current member of the American Optometric Association, the Ohio Optometric Association, and the American Academy of Optometry. Have you ever dealt with dry eye or eye-related side effects from medications? Let me know in the comments below! In this episode: What is dry eye + what are the symptoms? What can cause an ocular surface condition? How screens + breathing can mess up tear production What you need to know about Demodex mites + eyes… yikes! Possible medications that can dry out your eyes Tips for dry eyes- at home or in a professional's office! Quotes “Tears are a lot more than just water. They're very, very complex. And it's really cool because it's also kind of like breast milk in that it, it changes percentage of components depending on what's going on in the environment. So they're reactive.” [2:52] “There are more dry eye patients than all macular degeneration and glaucoma patients combined. And that number is growing exponentially.” [03:57] Links Follow Dr. Rose and her practices on Instagram here, here, and here | Facebook | tiktok Check out Dr. Rose on her website Healthy Skin Show ep. 210: How Steroid Creams Impact Your Eyes w/ Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler Healthy Skin Show ep. 201: Before You Put Anything Around Your Eyes…w/ Rachael Pontillo Healthy Skin Show ep. 276: Dupixent Eye Side Effects: What's Going On? {RESEARCH} w/ Dr. Roselie AchtenReady to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com

If working with an alternative medicine or integrative practitioner on your skin problems has been on your wish list, you must listen to this! Hopefully you’ll find this episode before you commit to working with anyone because the process of finding an integrative or alternative “skin rash-literate” practitioner isn’t as simple as it may seem. That’s because addressing chronic skin problems like eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, dandruff, chronic hives, dermatographia and even topical steroid withdrawal is a specialty. But functional trainings often lump them all in with gut + autoimmune problems – often treating them as if they were solely a gut problem. HINT HINT – they’re not JUST a gut problem. So let’s talk about why you can’t just look for any integrative or functional provider AND what you can do to vet those whom you’re considering working with! In this episode: Why you can’t just look for a functional or integrative practitioner and assume they are “skin problem” literate Being integrative is a spectrum Problems with functional medicine for chronic skin issues Suggestions on finding a knowledgeable practitioner Quotes: If you have a history of disordered eating or eating disorders, ask if they would still use elimination diets in your case. Because functional medicine does not teach anything about topical steroid withdrawal, your practitioner will likely assume you have severe eczema.Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com