Addressing the Gut-Skin Axis: A Root Cause Approach to Chronic Skin Conditions

In this episode of New Frontiers, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald sits down with Dr. Valerie Gershenhorn, a leading expert in functional dermatology and a Clinical Team Member for Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory, to explore the profound impact of the gut-skin axis and autonomic nervous system on chronic skin conditions like acne, eczema, and more. Dr. Gershenhorn shares her comprehensive approach, including the use of functional testing, targeted nutrition, and specific supplements to address the root causes of skin issues. Clinicians will gain valuable insights into how gut health influences skin conditions and practical strategies for discovering imbalances with GI-MAP testing, and how to correct these findings in clinical practice. This episode is a must-listen for those looking to deepen their understanding of the connection between gut and skin health. ~DrKF

Check out the show notes at https://www.drkarafitzgerald.com/fxmed-podcast/ for the full list of links and resources.

GUEST DETAILS

Valerie Gershenhorn, DO, is a Clinical Team Member for Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory. She attended the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she graduated in the top 5% of her class. Dr. Gershenhorn then went on to complete an internal medicine residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York where she became chief resident. After staying on for a chief residency year, Dr. Gershenhorn earned board certification in internal medicine. Dr. Gershenhorn completed her dermatology residency at Lehigh Valley Hospital and earned board certification in dermatology. She has been practicing dermatology since 2006. Dr. Gershenhorn feels aligned with integrative dermatology because she believes that the skin is a “check engine light” for what is happening within the body.

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Email valerie.gershenhorn@diagnosticsolutionslab.com/

THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR

Diagnostic Solutions Laboratory: Website

New Frontiers Listeners, elevate your patient care - download the GI-MAP Gut Skin Handout. https://tinyurl.com/5dedxavw

SHOW NOTES

GI-MAP by DSL https://bit.ly/2IEhVrS
GI-MAP Sample Report https://tinyurl.com/3jxa9d8z
OAp - Organic Acids Profile https://tinyurl.com/463ny5r2
OAp - Sample Report https://tinyurl.com/3puz5u9e
Study: High levels of Helicobacter pylori antigens and antibodies in patients with severe acne vulgaris https://tinyurl.com/wmhnwvpu
Dr. Julie Greenberg https://tinyurl.com/4tjcsb8n
Study: Filaggrin and beyond… (Includes filaggrin schematic) https://tinyurl.com/mudfumuv

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