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New therapy about the treatment of rosacea. Check it out!

A new target for rosacea treatment: The mast cell Recent evidence of increased mast cell activity suggests mast cell stabilization as a target for rosacea treatment.

Great information in this article that links the gut and the brain via the Vagus nerve.

The Vagus nerve also influences the skin via the gut-brain-skin axis! That’s why we need to ask questions during our consultation about what you eat and your stress levels. Your complexion can reflect what’s happening on the inside.

Constipation or a lack of motility may not be a nutrition problem. It may very well be a brain problem. The brain sends signals to the gut via the vagus nerve to tell it that it when it is time to digest and when it is time to.....💩. A lack of vagal tone can be the cause of your constipation problems. You can take all the fiber in the world but if the brain and the gut are not communicating properly, you will stay backed up!

Gut motility pro-tip: Try gargling water periodically throughout the day. Gargling activates the posterior muscles in the back of the throat which are innervated by the dorsal motor nucleus of the vagus nerve. Activation of this area can lead to increased vagus nerve activation, which can then increase communication between the brain and the gut!

A link between Vitamin B-12 & Acne...great information.

It has been known anecdotally for a long time that the B Vitamins cause acne eruptions. Until recently the understanding of why this occurs has eluded many. Recent research however has revealed that the acne bacteria, Vitamin B12 and and skin microbiome have a intertwined relationship.

Research has identified that there is a difference between gene expression of skin bacteria in acne patients, compared to healthy individuals with clear skin. They found that the B12 synthesis pathway of Propionibacterium acnes (P.acne) in acne patients was low compared to healthy individuals, which led them to study the relationship between B12 and acne. Many bacteria need B12 for metabolic activity and they have the ability to synthesise their own.

What the research found is that when B12 is supplemented that the bacteria stopped producing their own supplies and instead begin producing porphyrin molecules. Porphyrins can generate inflammation and acne is triggered by inflammation initially. Vitamin B12 actually altered the normal metabolic pathway and activity of the skin bacteria. B12 supplementation can make clear skin become prone to acne skin. Which has been evidenced by the increase in breakouts post vitamin B12 supplementation.

Researchers also observed that another pathway, the porphyrin biosynthesis, is linked to the B12 biosynthesis pathway. They hypothesize that when there is an elevated B12 level, it leads to an overproduction of porphyrins by P.acnes. Previous studies have shown that porphyrin can induce inflammation and acne.

So what can you do?

Avoid supplements that have high doses of vitamin B12 in them. Be aware of foods high in vitamin B12. Milk, Cheese, Liver, Kidney, Pate, Clams, Crab, Oysters and Mussels all contain high levels of vitamin B12. For those of you in Australia the beloved Vegemite is another source of B vitamins. You may want to limit some of these food choices if your skin is currently experiencing breakouts and flare ups.

Let’s support one our our local estheticians Marie Regan!! She’s participating in The Skin Games and she’s got my vote!!

The Skin Games Makeup Challenge Players The Skin Games Makeup Challenge at Skin Inc's Face and Body is an international competition that shines the light on the best talent in the industry.

Did you know there are different types of Keratosis Pilaris? Learn something new every day!

Understanding The Skin Condition Keratosis Pilaris Keratosis Pilaris is a harmless, yet extremely common, skin condition. Learn more about what causes these little red bumps and how to cure the irritation.

The Skin is our first line of defense against disease and injury. It's an essential barrier against the outside world. Human skin is a rich ecosystem of bacteria that plays a vital role in optimum skin health.

Twin Study Shows Change in the Facial Microbiome May Impact Rosacea A recent study in twins found a significant correlation between severity of rosacea and facial bacteria, potentially providing a basis for future research into what causes rosacea and how to treat it.

New website and class schedule coming for 2018!!

Great article.

Diet in Dermatology: the Evidence (2017) Introduction Diet is quite often a question the patient asks when seeing a skin doctor and it is important to acknowledge that frequently "natural"

Out of our scope of practice, but good information. Check it out!

Botox® - Dr Alek Botox® Treatment Areas “We Can Literally Treat the Entire Face” For any facial area treated with Botox®, a number of variables, including specific aesthetic goals which are determined by the patient’s personal desires, influence the placement and number of injections. The distinction between wrinkle...