Michael Rahman, BSc, ND In clinical practice, acne vulgaris may be one of the most common forms of skin problems. Acne represents a chronic, inflammatory dermatosis affecting the hair follicle.1 It usually manifests as comedones (pimples), which may be open, closed,...
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Naturopathic Treatment of Eczema
Krista Moyer, ND Skin conditions are often difficult to treat, whether via conventional or naturopathic medicine. Skin conditions are generally multi-layered, in terms of their causes and, therefore, their needed treatments. This is certainly the case for eczema....
The Skin As a Window: How Skin Conditions Provide Clues to Internal Health
Thalia Farshchian, ND Skin, being our largest organ system, serves as an important alert system for internal imbalances in digestion, hormones, immune function, and inflammatory processes. A conventional approach is often geared toward quieting these valuable symptoms...
Acne Vulgaris: Mechanism-Based Treatment Options
Sarah Goulding, ND Acne vulgaris is a multifactorial condition that can be very distressing for acute and chronic sufferers alike. Although modern science has yet to pinpoint its exact mechanism and optimal treatment, there are some clues that can help patients break...
Atopic Dermatitis: Prevention and Treatment in Infants
Ashley Weber, HBSc, ND Atopic dermatitis (AD), also called eczema, is an inflammatory, pruritic skin condition associated with immune dysfunction and altered skin barrier function.1 Prevalence is highest among children, at 10-20%, with 60% of cases beginning within...
The Skin As a Window
How Skin Conditions Provide Clues to Internal Health Thalia Farshchian, ND Skin, being our largest organ system, serves as an important alert system for internal imbalances in digestion, hormones, immune function, and inflammatory processes. A conventional approach is...
Needling Yet? Facial Acupuncture for Beauty, Youth, and Vitality
Katarine Holewa, ND, BSc, RN The value of acupuncture in the treatment of dis-ease has been known for centuries, having been used in Asia since times BC. As naturopathic physicians, we recognize the substantial benefits provided by all forms of Traditional Oriental...
The Harmony of Inside-Out and Outside-In: A Comprehensive Approach to Skin Conditions
Holly Lucille, ND, RN As naturopathic doctors, we have a comprehensive approach to treating our patients. In this way, we differ from conventional practitioners of medicine. One way this is very evident is our perception and care for our patients’ skin. The skin is...
Botanical Management of Streptococcal Infections of the Skin
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...
A Novel Approach to Skin Rejuvenation & Skin Tightening
Tolle Causam Michael Rahman, BSc, ND The use of autologous blood plasma injections is in keeping with the naturopathic principles of utilizing the body’s inherent powers and capacity for regulation and self-healing. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is the ultimate...