Naturopathy for Acne
Acne is a common issue that can occur from the teenage years, but sometimes persist or recur well into adulthood. Depending on the severity, various medications may be prescribed, in addition to topical treatments. Although these treatments can sometimes yield excellent results for acne, unfortunately the medications may not always be well tolerated due to side effects, and may cause further health issues. Therefore, the conventional treatments are not always suitable for everyone who seeks them out. So how can naturopathy help with acne? Read on to find out.
Finding the Underlying Cause of Acne
Naturopathy seeks to find the underlying cause of the presenting issue. What is causing the issue? Are there any aspects that are exacerbating the issue along the way?
There are a number of reasons why acne may occur. These may include hormonal imbalances at various stages of life, or PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), ongoing stress, dietary causes, or digestive issues for example.
Once we ascertain the underlying cause of the acne, we can then start to address these underlying issues. Naturopathic treatment varies from one person to the next - each prescription is individual, and created just for you and your individual needs.
Naturopathic Treatment of Acne
A naturopathic prescription will usually involve a number of recommendations to address the presenting issue, and this is usually a combination of herbal medicine, nutritional supplementation, dietary changes and lifestyle modification. The treatment aims to address the whole person, as always with naturopathy, as we aim to address the underlying causes of the acne, rather than simply addressing the symptoms only. Therefore, naturopathic treatment will often address various systems in the body, in addition to other factors such as dietary changes to support the treatment.
Do you need additional support to assist with your acne? Book a naturopathy consult HERE to begin your journey to better skin and better overall health.
About Magnolia Naturopathy
Magnolia Naturopathy is owned and operated by Brisbane naturopath and herbalist Iwa Brown. At Magnolia Naturopathy, we offer online telehealth naturopathy consultations to assist our clients all over Australia to reach their health goals. Contact us here to find out more, or book your online telehealth naturopathy appointment here.
