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The Healthy Skin Show
Ready to finally get to the bottom of your skin issues?
If you’ve been searching for answers beyond the standard prescriptions and creams — welcome! The Healthy Skin Show is your go-to podcast for sensitive skin warriors who are ready to dig deep, challenge the status quo, and uncover the real root causes behind stubborn skin problems that just won’t quit.
Hosted by clinical nutritionist Jennifer Fugo — a leading expert in functional nutrition for chronic skin conditions — each episode takes…
Episodes
- The Healthy Skin Show
133: Ozonated Oil: Is It Good For Skin Rashes?
Have you ever heard of ozonated oil? Or maybe you’ve read about the benefits of ozonated olive oil for certain skin conditions? At first, I was skeptical so I…
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132: What is Topical Steroid Withdrawal? w/ Kathryn Tullos
Many steroid (topical, oral, etc.) users are not given clear guidelines for how to safely use their steroid. This can lead to a condition called Topical…
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131: Mindset: What To Do When Nothing Seems To Help Your Rashes
Have you ever felt like a failure after trying thing after thing for your skin -- yet nothing seems to help? Why does it help everyone else BUT you? It just…
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130: Cortisol-Skin Connection w/ Brie Wieselman
External and internal stressors can have a negative impact on the skin. My guest today will discuss how various stressors can lead to inflammation, which can…
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129: Are Skin Rashes Caused By Parasites?
If you’ve ever wondered if you have parasites because you have rashes, this episode is for you! I’ve had a number of clients over the past couple of months who…
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128: Eczema Sleep Problems w/ Christa Biegler, RD
Many people with eczema have trouble sleeping restfully through the night because their skin becomes much more itchy. My guest today will offer some reasons…
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127: Alternative Disinfectants + Sanitizers That Won't Dry Your Skin
If you’re like me, the idea of using commercial disinfectants makes you cringe. As a follow up to last week’s article on handwashing, this was the next on my…
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126: Pityriasis Rosea - What Is It & How To Deal With It Before You Freak Out w/ Dr. Darin Ingels
Many people aren't familiar with pityriasis rosea, and seeing the strange rash develop can be really alarming. My guest today will explain what it is, and why…
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125: Hand Washing: How To Naturally Avoid Dry, Cracked, Painful Hands
The general consensus right now is that all of this hand washing (while needed) is triggering cracked, painful, dry hands. Anyone with rashes on their hands is…
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124: Diet Changes For Autoimmune Skin Conditions Like Scleroderma w/ Dr. Terry Wahls
Autoimmune skin conditions like scleroderma can progress rapidly. However, safe, well-researched diet and lifestyle changes could slow down the progression of…
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123: Immunosuppressants, Biologic Medications + Coronavirus - Are You More At Risk?
“Am I at greater risk of getting really sick from the Coronavirus because of the medication I’m taking?” It’s a good question. Especially because many people…
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122: Anxiety & Skin Rash Connection w/ Dr. Sara DeFrancesco
Anxiety can greatly affect a person's quality of life, but did you know it can also impact the health of the skin? My guest today is Dr. Sara DeFrancesco. Dr…
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121: Is Sulfur Good For My Skin?
If you’ve ever heard of taking MSM or sulfur for your skin, you might not fully know why it’s helpful for your skin. Sulfur is a really critical nutrient --…
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120: Estrogen Dominance Effect On Skin Problems w/ Lacey Dunn
In women, estrogen fluctuates throughout the month. However, in some cases, estrogen becomes unbalanced and there is too much of it in the body. This is known…
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119: Before You Do Hormone Testing For Skin Rashes...
f you’ve suspected that hormones are driving your skin rashes, you’ll be pleased to know that they absolutely can. But only looking at hormones as a root cause…
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118: Hidden Causes Of Hair Loss That No One Told You w/ Britt Reuter
Hair loss can be a source of shame and embarrassment, especially when it is noticeable. While many of us may know the common causes of hair loss, my guest will…
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117: Can A Strep Infection Trigger Psoriasis?
If you’ve ever wondered if an infection you had in the past potentially triggered your psoriasis, keep reading. Today I am going to share with you all the…
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116: Can Chlorine In Water Harm Your Skin? w/ Lara Adler
Chlorine is present in most of our drinking water. While it serves a useful purpose (preventing the growth of microbial and bacterial overgrowth, and thus…
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115: What Does The Rash Around My Mouth Mean?
Have you ever wondered about an annoying rash around your lips (or even on your lips) that can make it painful to move your mouth? It certainly can be…
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114: Why Preservatives In Skincare Can Be A Good Thing w/ Rachael Pontillo
With the popularity of natural skincare booming, certain ingredients (like preservatives) have become somewhat taboo. However, as my guest will point out…
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113: Why The pH of Your Skin Is So Important To The Microbiome Living There
Did you know that the pH of your skin is directly tied to the organisms that are able to live on your skin? As you already know, a healthy skin microbiome is…
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112: How To Deal With Hyperpigmentation w/ Dr. Anthony Youn
Hyperpigmentation (e.g. sun spots) is very common. It can be caused by hormonal changes (like melasma during pregnancy), or sun damage. My guest will be…
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111: What is Geographic Tongue? (Is It a Sign of Psoriasis?)
Have you ever heard of Geographic Tongue? It certainly sounds strange, but bear with me because it's actually got some interesting connections to psoriasis and…
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110: Missing Links Between Your Little One's Skin Rashes & Mom's Health w/ Jennifer Brand, MS, CNS
Seeing a baby struggle with chronic skin rashes is heartbreaking. Today's guest is here to talk about how mom's health has the potential to impact her baby's…
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109: Eczema Triggered By Hidden Infections [CASE REPORT]
Ever feel like you've done everything and STILL aren't getting answers about your eczema (or other skin rashes)? You're not alone. Even I felt like my…
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108: New Research On CBD For Your Rashes w/ Lily Mazzarella
CBD is all the rage at the moment. My guest is back to discuss new research on CBD and its potential for those of us with skin rashes. My guest today, Lily…
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107: Symptoms Of A Staph Infection On Your Skin
Have you ever wondered what the symptoms of a staph infection on your skin are? I have come to discover that a lot of people really don't know what the…
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106: What The Heck Is Eczema Herpeticum? w/ Abby Lai
Many of us are familiar with eczema: what it looks like, and how it feels. But have you ever heard of its dangerous cousin, eczema herpeticum? My guest today…
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105: Can Melatonin Help Itchy Skin (So You Can Sleep)?
Wishing you could get a better night’s sleep without waking up all itchy? When sleep is compromised (or nonexistent) night after night, it can feel like you’ll…
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104: Topical B12 For Skin Rashes w/ Dr. Peter Lio
For those of us with chronic skin rashes, topical steroid creams are usually the first thing prescribed. But many of us aren't given any guidelines for the…
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103: Hidradenitis Suppurativa: The Tip That Stopped My Flares
If you've ever heard of Hidradenitis Suppurativa, then you know exactly how awful this condition is. For me, I initially thought it was some sort of cancer…
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102: How Internal Inflammation Impacts Chronic Skin Rashes w/ Dr. Will Cole
How we're doing internally is an important piece of the skin rash puzzle, even though they manifest externally. My guest today is going to talk all about…
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101: Psoriasis-Thyroid Connection
Is there a connection between psoriasis (and even psoriatic arthritis) and thyroid problems? YES. I started to notice a trend amongst my psoriasis clients in…
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100: How to Thrive Living With Psoriasis w/ Reena (aka Psoriasis_Thoughts)
Psoriasis often causes feelings of shame and embarrassment, of wanting to hide. My guest today is here to share about her journey with psoriasis: the ups and…
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099: Vitamin D For Skin Rashes: Topical vs Oral Supplementation
Is Vitamin D helpful for skin rashes? That’s a good question that I hope to answer today! What’s most interesting is that research seems to point towards an…
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098: Why Hope Is So Important When It Comes To Eczema (And How To Find It) w/ Camille Knowles
For people who have struggled with skin conditions for a long time, finding hope and joy can become increasingly difficult. My guest today is here to share her…
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097: Are Your Rashes Triggered By A Salicylate Sensitivity?
It's pretty common when your skin won't stop flaring to be told that you might have salicylate sensitivity. It's become an (unfortunately) popular test for…
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096: Topical Steroid Withdrawal (A Personal Story) w/ Louise King
The conventional treatment for skin rash issues like eczema is topical steroid creams. Trying to go off the creams after a long period of time can lead to a…
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095: Can Histidine Supplementation Help Leaky Skin & Eczema? [RESEARCH]
If you’re interested in a neat connection between nutrition and eczema, look no further! I came across this interesting study that begins to illuminate the…
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093: How To Stick To Your Skin Rash Elimination Diet For Special Occasions
If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you’re on some variation of an elimination diet to help your skin. No matter how knowledgable you are…
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092: Deciphering Weird Burning Skin Rashes w/ Ashley James
Many of us with skin conditions don't know exactly what is going on. We often don't know our root causes, so we have trouble finding out why our skin is…
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091: Psoriasis & Bacterial DNA: An Interesting Connection (RESEARCH)
As you probably know, psoriasis is so much more than JUST a skin rash condition. That’s why looking at the psoriasis gut connection is crucial! In this…
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090: Learning To Create Boundaries & Ditch Perfectionism w/ Kelli Tennant
Skin conditions can lead to feelings of powerlessness. In this conversation, I hope we can shift that. My guest today is Kelli Tennant, Host and Founder of…
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089: Overcoming Food Fear Triggering Skin Rashes
“How do I start reintroducing foods that I’ve eliminated without triggering a flare?” It’s a great question and one that my community has asked me repeatedly…
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088: Can Red Light Therapy Help Skin Rash Conditions? w/ Ari Whitten
Modern human beings spend the overwhelming majority of our time indoors. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans spend around 90% of our…
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087: Skin Picking Triggered By Chronic Skin Rashes
If living with skin rashes weren't enough, compulsive skin picking triggered by those rashes makes everything worse. It makes your level of shame go through…
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086: Allergies, Your Immune System & Skin Rashes w/ Dr. Maya Shetreat
In today's world, germs are the enemy. We are constantly washing our hands, wiping down surfaces, and slathering on the hand sanitizer. But what does this…
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085: Picking The Right Type of Magnesium Supplements For Your Skin Rash Protocol
Magnesium supplements are probably one of the most common supplements that people take. As I shared in Part 1 of this conversation, magnesium is critical for…
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084: Rash Triggers For Your Sensitive Lady Parts (That Can Be Embarrassing To Talk About) w/ Dr. Jolene Brighten
Speaking about our genitals, specifically problems or rashes around them, can be really embarrassing and awkward. My guest today is here to break the stigma…
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083: Can Magnesium Give You A Rash?
Have you ever tried spraying your skin with magnesium oil spray only to end up super itchy? Or maybe your skin feels like it burns… Magnesium is a pretty…
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082: How To Ditch Sugar To Improve Your Skin (Without Feeling Deprived) w/ Ricki Heller
Ricki teaches people to love their food regardless of how restrictive their diet is. She’s spent 19 years following an anti-candida diet and now helps people…
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081: Managing Expectations For The Skin Rash Journey Ahead
When the going gets tough, it can feel too easy to throw in the towel. You might think you're doomed and that nothing can help you. But the truth is…
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080: Nutrient Depletions That Can Trigger Adult Acne w/ Autumn Smith
Struggling with acne as an adult can be frustrating. What many people may not know is that nutrient depletion can impact the onset of acne later in life. My…
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079: Anxiety, Depression & Suicide: The Dark Side Of Living With Skin Rashes
While there can certainly be blessings on your health journey, there’s also a dark side. It’s not uncommon to hear people with eczema, psoriasis and other skin…
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078: How To Deal With Shame & Sadness Because Of Your Rashes w/ Dr. Joan Rosenberg
Chronic skin rashes can often lead to a vicious cycle of unpleasant feelings, which many of us don't want to deal with. My guest today will talk more about the…
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077: Aloe Juice & Itch Relief
Can aloe help quell the itch and reduce histamines? Some say yes! There are a number of reasons that people can experience super itchy skin. The most common…
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076: What You Need To Know About Acne, Accutane & Antibiotics w/ Dr. Raja Sivamani
Acne is typically treated with antibiotics, which can have an impact on the gut microbiome. My guest today will explain how, as well as suggest other potential…
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075: Why Biotin Can Mess Up Your Labs (Big Time)
Can biotin -- one of the most common supplements used for your skin, hair and nails -- mess up your labs? Yep. It’s actually pretty alarming how many labs will…
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074: How Hidden Fungal Infections Can Cause Skin Rashes w/ Dr. Jess Peatross
Stealth infections (such as mold) are often overlooked in the treatment of chronic skin issues, both in conventional and functional medicine. My guest today…
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073: 5 Things I Learned About Chronic Skin Rashes
I’m constantly seeking new information to share with you that will ultimately lead you towards skin rash relief. The past 18 months has been a whirlwind of…