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Episode 28: The Skin-Gut Connection — How Digestion Impacts Your Skin
It's one of the most talked-about topics in dermatology—and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Dr. Dustin Portela and PA Austin Lee explore the fascinating connection between your gut and your skin. They explain how inflammation, diet, and the microbiome influence everything from acne and eczema to psoriasis and overall skin health.
You'll learn how food choices, stress, and even sleep affect your gut's barrier (and, in turn, your skin's barrier), plus why the gut-brain-skin axis matters more than ever. The hosts share practical, science-backed ways to support gut health—from…
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