💥 Clear Skin Starts in the Gut: What You Need to Know About Acne and Gut Health 💥By Dr. Kendall Egan, MD – Board-Certified Dermatologist | Las Vegas Integrative Dermatology
- k westeastcoast
- May 2
- 2 min read
At Las Vegas Integrative Dermatology, we believe acne is more than skin deep. If you're dealing with stubborn breakouts, especially adult or hormonal acne, your gut may be playing a much bigger role than you think. Let’s break down the science behind acne and gut health—and how healing from the inside out can lead to long-lasting, clear skin.
🧬 How Is Gut Health Connected to Acne?
The gut and skin are connected through what’s called the gut-skin axis. This means that inflammation, imbalances, and poor gut health can all show up on the skin in the form of:
Cystic acne
Hormonal breakouts (jawline, chin, cheeks)
Rosacea and redness
Bloating, IBS symptoms, or fatigue that go hand-in-hand with skin issues
When your gut microbiome is out of balance (a condition known as dysbiosis), your body can struggle with:
Detoxification
Hormone metabolism
Inflammatory control
Nutrient absorption
These internal disruptions can directly affect your skin barrier, oil production, and immune response—leading to breakouts that don’t always respond to topicals alone.
🧪 What Tests Can Help?
At Las Vegas Integrative Dermatology, we offer advanced gut microbiome testing, such as the GI-MAP, which checks for:
Inflammatory markers
Gut pathogens and yeast overgrowth
Enzyme imbalances
“Leaky gut” and immune function
This test helps improve acne—especially in cases where conventional treatments haven’t worked.
🥗 Healing the Gut to Help the Skin
Once we identify gut imbalances, we may recommend a personalized plan including:
Targeted probiotics and prebiotics
Low-glycemic or anti-inflammatory diets (we often reduce dairy and added sugars)
Herbal and functional medicine support to rebalance gut bacteria
Lifestyle strategies like stress management, sleep hygiene, and movement
It’s not about perfection—it’s about supporting your body’s healing process from within.
🧴 Combining Gut Health with Expert Dermatology
Of course, we don’t stop at gut health. We combine this approach with traditional dermatology tools such as:
Prescription topicals
Oral medications (when appropriate)
Clean, medical-grade skincare
Functional Medicine and acne-safe product recommendations
🌟 Why Choose Las Vegas Integrative Dermatology?
Dr. Kendall Egan, MD is a board-certified dermatologist and functional medicine specialist. She is passionate about getting to the root cause of acne and helping you achieve clearer, calmer skin—without endless antibiotics or ineffective routines.
✅ Online booking available
✅ Transparent pricing — just $150 for most visits
✅ Personalized, unrushed care — no insurance needed
✅ Located in Summerlin, Las Vegas — serving Henderson and the greater Las Vegas area
📍 Book Your Acne Consultation Today
Let’s talk about your skin and your gut—and make a plan that works for you.
📞 702-930-6441
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