Acne is the most common skin condition in America affecting up to 50 million people annually. While acne is traditionally thought of a disease that affects teens, adult acne is on the rise and affects as many as 40% of adults. While most practitioners tend to focus on hormones, there is abundant evidence that a large part of the underlying root cause of acne stems from gut microbiome dysfunction. This presentation will present the latest published research on the gut/skin connection as well as training on how to use functional medicine tests like stool tests and organic acid tests to determine and treat the root cause of acne. Dr. Greenberg will present her clinical research on the specific patterns of dysbiosis she sees in acne patients. Case studies with before and after photos will be presented showing how addressing the gut microbiome can lead to resolution of the root cause of acne.
Speaker
Julie Greenberg, ND RH(AHG), MBA
Dr. Julie Greenberg is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Registered Herbalist RH(AHG) who specializes in functional dermatology. She is the founder of The Center for Integrative & Naturopathic Dermatology Inc, a holistic clinic that approaches skin and hair problems by finding and treating the root cause. She is also the founder of RootCauseDermatology.com, a medical education website that trains functional medicine practitioners on how to treat dermatological conditions using her cutting-edge approach. Dr. Greenberg holds degrees from Northwestern University (BA), Stanford University (MBA) and Bastyr University (ND). Her research on the gut microbiome of acne patients has been published and presented at multiple conferences. She teaches dermatology classes at several naturopathic medical schools and is a highly sought after keynote speaker at conferences across the U.S. and internationally.
