Treating Adult Acne & Rosacea From The Inside Out

Our skin is a reflection of what’s going on with our health beneath the surface; skin problems often signals that something is off in our body. Acne rosacea is an inflammatory condition that affects about 10% of adults. While conventional medicine typically treats acne rosacea by prescribing lotions and potions, Functional Medicine seeks to get at the problem’s root cause. In this episode, Dr. Hyman sits down with Dr. Todd LePine to talk about common drivers of acne rosacea, why it is frequently related to gut health, and how they treat patients with this condition.

Dr. LePine graduated from Dartmouth Medical School and is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, specializing in Integrative Functional Medicine. He is an Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner. Prior to joining The UltraWellness Center, he worked as a physician at Canyon Ranch in Lenox, MA, for 10 years. Dr. LePine’s focus at The UltraWellness Center is to help his patients achieve optimal health and vitality by restoring the natural balance to both the mind and the body. His areas of interest include optimal aging, bio-detoxification, functional gastrointestinal health, systemic inflammation, autoimmune disorders and the neurobiology of mood and cognitive disorders. Dr. LePine teaches around the world, and has given lectures to doctors and patients at American College for Advancement in Medicine (ACAM), Age Management Medicine Group (AMMG), the University of Miami Integrative Medicine Conference, The Kripalu Center in Lenox, MA, and is on the faculty for American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). Dr. LePine is the head of the Scientific Advisory Board for Designs for Health and a consultant for Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory. He enjoys skiing, kayaking, hiking, camping and golfing in the beautiful Berkshires, and is a fitness enthusiast.

This episode is sponsored by ButcherBox and AquaTru.

[beckystevens]

This would have been so much better if Mark would quit interrupting and let the Dr. finish a sentence. I have severe rosacea and am desperate but it’s so frustrating trying to get informed when someone keeps interrupting with nonsense.

[CamilaAzziniDermatologia]

I’m a functional medical dermatologist in Brazil. This video is the best one which describes the true causes of rosacea! My appreciation!

[madeleine]

I would like
Dr. LePine on his own .

[payalthaker]

This was one of the best explained videos I’ve ever seen on Rosacea.

[kcraig]

Mark I really appreciate your work. This episode and the one discussing fungal overgrowth has been so helpful.

[Lala-obnf]

For a year i 100% avoided dairy, gluten and sugar. Had a food sensitivity test, avoided the sensitivities. Took digestive enzymes, vitamin d, omega 3 . Drank a lot of water, used ivermectine as well. Did the sibo test, nothing came out. After all of this my rosacea didn’t improve with even 1%. You’re saying rosacea is easy to treat and dermatologists don’t look “under the hood.” But to me it seemed like all functional medicine doctors do the same treatment/advice for all patients as well. This advice doesn’t work for every person, just like steroids don’t work for everyone. If anyone has any other tips, please let me know!

[Sirie]

I’m a Latina from Central America and I have rosacea. I also have Hashimoto’s. It’s cleared up significantly since I stopped eating foods I reacted to and switched to Desiccated Thyroid. No doctor ever said it starts in your gut. Dermatologists told me it was eczema then they thought lupus and so on and so on. It’s finally clearing.

[Mercyful_Fate.]

I'm 53, developed the condition primarily on my left cheek. I started using Rozex gel, which helped a bit. Until I started taking Oxytetracycline. I'm 3 weeks into this and the red bumps have gone. I also stopped eating chocolate and dairy milk and replaced with oat milk, I put a Spf 30 on my cheeks before I go out, I shower using kids shower gel, I wash my face with cold water before bed I also stopped taking Propranolol. What a difference all these things have made. Sometimes it takes multiple changes and research. I'm much happier now. I also pretty much just eat chicken n veg, tuna, salmon. I'm not full Keto, but some days I am. Diet definitely helps, without a doubt. I regularly work out, I've cut alcohol intake down as well. Its taken a few changes to fix this. I'd say cutting dairy down is a big one for me.

[lisaa]

Shout out to all the ppl with a Celtic background. May God keep you and your beautiful pale skin safe. 💕💕⭐️⭐️🍀🍀

[maximac]

Outstanding information that never makes it to the dermatologists' office.

This explains why I love being out in the sun! It feels so very good! We are like a plant with emotions.

[CamilaAzziniDermatologia]

Congrats for such an important content!! It’s an inspiration for me. Thanks!!!!

[NinoNlkkl]

This channel deserves millions of subscribers.

[Cueteman]

Somehow i get more useful information from this channel than from my doctor. Thank you doctor!

[nancyk]

This is one of the most informative talks on acne rosacea I've heard. I had photofacial treatments in years past that was the absolute best long term results, it was wonderful. I no longer have issues with rosacea, but there's always something. FYI, my rosacea was not tide to alcohol. Now that I'm older I'm going to try it again photofacial again but I'm sure if my skins collagen will give me the full the results I had years ago. I was in awe hearing about Ivermectin. That could kill 2 birds with one stone if one thinks its a good protection against COVID and acne. Thanks for the talk, greatly appreciated.

[cnunez]

Such good info for people with skin conditions, thank you both for this podcast!

[aidanm.]

So what I'm understanding is that, if you are struggling with rosacea, a great place to start is diet. Focus on high fiber, low inflammatory diet, try to get outside and get mild sunlight exposure, and maybe do other anti inflammatory habits like routine exercise, reduce stress, and a good sleep routine.

[mikerussel]

Nice talk. Mark, you need to stop interrupting your guest's talk.

[j-star]

This has been of the best guest! We need more episodes with him!

[ginadean]

Thank You for covering this, none of my Doctors, over decades have not helped me with there drugs and creams!

[erinwill]

Raw Apple cider vinegar diluted with water 1:3 has done wonders for my Rosacea. I still get redness, but the acne and bumps have gone away. My diet needs work though