by Dr. Jen Newell | Feb 11, 2021 | Uncategorized
Having low progesterone in relation to estrogen can lead to acne by way of increasing insulin, which can lead to excess androgens, as well as amplify testosterone and DHT conversion in the skin. An unbalanced ratio of progesterone and estrogen levels are also...
by Dr. Jen Newell | Sep 1, 2019 | Uncategorized
Here are the 5 things every acne patient should know before starting treatment: Gut Health Imbalances in your gut can contribute to breakouts, mood imbalances, anxiety, and fatigue. Your brain, gut and skin are intimately connected so in the initial phases of your...
by Dr. Jen Newell | Jan 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
I frequently see patients who have struggled with acne since puberty and tried just about everything to get it under control without success. Quite often these patients are frustrated and feel like nothing will improve their skin but desperately want to get to the...
by Dr. Jen Newell | Sep 10, 2018 | Uncategorized
I have had a recent influx of patients presenting with a troublesome and persistant facial eruption that is being mislabeled and misdiagnosed as acne or eczema when in reality it is a condition known as perioral dermatitis. The patient presenting with this concern is...
by Dr. Jen Newell | Jun 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
In today’s day and age, people and teenagers alike tend to gravitate toward quick fixes and easy cures. The only problem with that is acne can’t be cured with a pill or antibiotic. Those solutions are usually only temporary and can cause health problems if used...
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