IBS and the skin – when the gut gets under your skin
Skin conditions such as rosacea, atopic dermatitis (neurodermatitis) or psoriasis are not only a visual burden – they itch, burn and hurt. Treatment often concentrates exclusively on the skin itself. Yet the causes often lie deeper – inside the body, or more precisely: in the gut.
The gut-skin axis – an underestimated connection
In naturopathic practice it has long been familiar, and by now it is increasingly supported by science as well: the gut-skin axis.
The gut plays a central role not only in digestion; through the microbiome, the immune system and the mucosal barrier it also influences the condition of the skin.
A disturbed balance of the gut flora – a so-called dysbiosis – can lead to an increased permeability of the intestinal mucosa (leaky gut). This silent inflammation encourages systemic reactions which can show themselves, among other places, on the skin.
What the research says
Studies suggest that people with rosacea often show a bacterial overgrowth in the small intestine. In atopic dermatitis (neurodermatitis) and psoriasis too, a connection with a disturbed gut flora is becoming ever clearer.
Fungal burdens such as Candida albicans, chronic inflammation or irritation in the digestive tract can promote skin reactions such as eczema or rashes via the immune system.
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Experiences from my practice
Many of my patients originally come to my practice because of chronic or recurring skin problems. On a more detailed case history and targeted diagnostics, however, it often turns out that: the cause lies in the gut – and the triggers are varied.
It is not unusual for me to find raised inflammatory markers, an overgrowth of putrefactive bacteria (bacterial overgrowth), food intolerances or hidden allergies. All of these are factors that disturb the microbial balance in the gut – and that can have an effect on the skin.
With an individually tailored gut restoration programme – for example through microbiome analysis, eliminative therapy, a change of diet or targeted therapeutic approaches – skin symptoms too can often be improved considerably.
But: it takes time, patience and consistency. The skin does not heal overnight – it often shows what the body has compensated for over a long period of time.
Thinking holistically – supporting you individually
Every skin reacts differently. That is why it takes a therapy that is tailored to you – without templates or blanket recommendations.
At the centre is the question: what is putting a strain on your gut – and what helps it to heal?
If you have the impression that your skin problems could have something to do with the gut, I will gladly support you – with sound diagnostics and many years of experience in irritable bowel therapy.
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