Skin Health
Natural treatment for acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions - addressing root causes for lasting clear skin.
Natural Skin Health Treatment in Scottsdale
Your skin is a reflection of your internal health. At Arizona Integrative Medical Center, we understand that skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis are often symptoms of deeper imbalances - not just surface-level problems requiring topical treatments.
While conventional dermatology focuses on suppressing symptoms with steroids, antibiotics, or immunosuppressants, our naturopathic approach identifies and treats the underlying causes of skin problems. This leads to lasting improvement rather than temporary relief.
Our Skin Health Philosophy
The skin is your body's largest organ of elimination. When internal systems are overwhelmed - whether from toxins, inflammation, or hormonal imbalance - the skin often bears the burden. By addressing these root causes, we help your skin heal from the inside out.
Skin Conditions We Treat
Acne
Teen and adult acne treated through hormone balancing, gut health, nutrition, and natural alternatives to harsh medications.
Eczema
Addressing the immune dysfunction, food sensitivities, and gut issues that drive eczema and atopic dermatitis.
Psoriasis
Natural immune modulation and inflammation reduction to control psoriasis without immunosuppressant medications.
Rosacea
Identifying triggers, supporting gut health, and reducing inflammation to calm rosacea flares.
Other Skin Issues We Address
- Hives and urticaria
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Fungal skin infections
- Perioral dermatitis
- Dry, itchy skin
- Premature aging
- Hyperpigmentation
- Keratosis pilaris
- Wound healing
- General skin health
The Root Causes of Skin Problems
Skin conditions rarely exist in isolation. Common underlying factors include:
- Gut Dysfunction: Leaky gut, dysbiosis, and SIBO directly affect skin health through the gut-skin axis
- Food Sensitivities: Hidden food reactions can trigger or worsen many skin conditions
- Hormonal Imbalances: Androgens, estrogen, cortisol, and insulin all impact skin
- Chronic Inflammation: Systemic inflammation shows up on the skin
- Nutrient Deficiencies: Zinc, vitamin A, essential fatty acids, and others are crucial for skin health
- Toxin Overload: When the liver is overwhelmed, the skin becomes an elimination pathway
The Gut-Skin Connection
Research increasingly shows that gut health profoundly affects the skin. Conditions like SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and leaky gut are common in people with acne, eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis. Healing the gut often clears the skin.
Our Treatment Approach
Identify Triggers
Food sensitivity testing, hormone panels, and gut health assessment to find your root causes.
Heal from Within
Gut repair, detoxification support, hormone balancing, and anti-inflammatory nutrition.
Support the Skin
Targeted nutrients, herbal medicine, and topical support while healing internally.
Acne: Beyond Topical Treatments
Conventional acne treatment often involves harsh topicals, oral antibiotics, or isotretinoin (Accutane) - all with significant drawbacks. Our approach addresses why acne develops:
- Hormone Testing: Identifying androgen excess, insulin resistance, or other hormonal drivers
- Gut Health: Treating SIBO, leaky gut, and bacterial imbalances that fuel acne
- Diet Optimization: Eliminating trigger foods (often dairy, sugar, high-glycemic foods)
- Zinc & Nutrients: Addressing common deficiencies in acne patients
- Stress Support: High cortisol worsens acne - we help manage stress hormones
Natural Eczema & Psoriasis Support
These chronic inflammatory skin conditions respond well to our integrative approach:
- Eliminate Food Triggers: Common culprits include gluten, dairy, eggs, and nightshades
- Heal the Gut: Repair intestinal permeability that drives inflammation
- Balance the Immune System: Rather than suppressing immunity, we work to regulate it
- Reduce Inflammation: Fish oil, curcumin, and other natural anti-inflammatories
- Support Detoxification: Help the body eliminate toxins through proper channels
Complementary Aesthetic Services
For patients interested in addressing both internal health and cosmetic concerns, we also offer medical aesthetic treatments including medical-grade chemical peels, microneedling, and other skin rejuvenation services.
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Stop covering up skin problems and start addressing their root causes. Schedule a consultation to learn how naturopathic medicine can help you achieve lasting skin health.