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Herbal Protocols for Impetigo and Erysipelas Jilian Stansbury, ND Group A streptococci are a leading human pathogen and worldwide health issue. In chronic skin infections, the goal of supporting a healthy ecosystem to invite desirable microbes and protective skin barriers should be equal to the combat of the pathogen. Herbs are excellent in this regard [...]

Emerging Dermatological Entities Nadia Arora, ND   Clinical Case Studies Coexisting skin disorders are a well-known phenomenon. For example, superimposed bacterial infections are often found in patients with eczema or psoriasis. In my practice, I am more frequently coming across the puzzling coexistence of several dermatological disorders in the same individual. Those were typically eczema [...]

An Innovative Addition to the Clinical Toolbox Michael Rahman, BSc, ND The human body has a remarkable capacity to heal itself. Regeneration of new tissue is accomplished by stem cells and is fostered by growth factors and hormones. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is an emerging treatment in a new health sector known as orthobiologics, which refer [...]

Cause and Effect Stacey Shillington, ND According to the principles of naturopathic medicine, the root cause of a condition must be treated as opposed to simply masking the presenting symptoms. Acne is one of the most palliated conditions in our society, and to follow our naturopathic principles, we must first understand its pathogenesis. Studies have [...]

Treatment of Skin Lesions John Hahn, DPM, ND As NDs, we always look for ways to help our patients treat skin lesions and avoid surgery whenever possible. Unfortunately, patients may present with various skin lesions that are physically unattractive and could be precancerous. As naturopathic family practitioners, we must sometimes refer these patients with skin [...]

Case Study and Follow Up Debbie Whittington, ND   Acne vulgaris is an incredibly common skin disorder in Western developed nations. More adults than ever before are being seen in physicians’ offices with adult-onset acne. In the past, acne was solely blamed on “puberty,” and teenage boys were most affected. However, with the rise in [...]

Familiar and Unknown Nadia Arora, ND   Dermatitis herpetiformis (DH) is a clinical entity that has been revisited and characterized many times yet remains elusive. The disease was first described and named in 1884 by Dr Louis Duhring at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. It is a bullous-type dermatitis, extremely pruritic, and uncomfortable.   Classic [...]

Skin Diseases and Cancers     Jillian Stansbury, ND   Although photosensitizing herbs are a cause of concern for obvious skin damage and dermal inflammation, they also have many medicinal effects when used in appropriate dosages. The main photosensitizing herbs are in the Apiaceae family, but Monarda of the Lamiaceae family is photosensitizing, and the [...]

Supporting Skin Through the Aging Process Carol Morley, BKin, ND and Claire Girgis, HBSC, ND (Candidate) Discusses how to use diet, lifestyle, supplements and topical therapies to help decrease the aging process. Thyroid Dysfunction in the Aging Population Laura Miller-Sickels, NMD Asserts that the aging process affects the endocrine system, as evidenced by increased prevalence [...]

Primary Care Management of Atopic Dermatitis Inside out and outside in Melisa Larson, ND Jonathan Bell, ND In traditional naturopathic medicine we are taught to focus on treatment of underlying causes and avoid simply palliating or suppressing symptoms. In our clinical practice we honor this injunction when addressing atopic dermatitis (eczema), while at the same [...]