H. pylori and Your Skin: The Gut–Skin Connection Most People Miss 🌿 Dr. Kendall Egan MD, Las Vegas Integrative Dermatologist, Las Vegas Dermatologist

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Jan 7
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Las Vegas Integrative Dermatology | Dr. Kendall Egan, MD

If you’re dealing with persistent acne, rosacea, eczema, chronic hives, hair thinning, or unexplained skin inflammation, the real problem may not just be on your skin — it may be in your gut.

One of the most overlooked root causes of chronic skin disease is a stomach bacteria called Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).

At Las Vegas Integrative Dermatology, Dr. Kendall Egan takes a root-cause, integrative dermatology approach — because lasting skin health requires understanding the whole body, not just the surface.

What Is H. pylori?

H. pylori is a bacteria that colonizes the stomach and upper digestive tract. It affects nearly 50% of the global population, often without obvious digestive symptoms.

Yet even silent infections can trigger:

Systemic inflammation
Immune dysfunction
Nutrient deficiencies
Worsening of chronic skin disease

How H. pylori Impacts Your Skin

Chronic Inflammation

H. pylori stimulates inflammatory cytokines such as TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-8 — chemicals that drive:

Acne
Rosacea
Psoriasis
Eczema
Chronic urticaria (hives)

This explains why many patients see limited results from topical treatments alone.

Gut Barrier Damage → Skin Flares

H. pylori weakens the stomach and intestinal lining, increasing intestinal permeability (“leaky gut”).This allows immune-triggering particles into the bloodstream, fueling skin inflammation.

Nutrient Deficiencies

H. pylori interferes with absorption of:

Vitamin B12
Iron
Folate
Zinc

Deficiencies in these nutrients contribute to:

Hair thinning & shedding
Brittle nails
Hyperpigmentation
Poor wound healing
Fatigue and brain fog

Immune Dysregulation

H. pylori disrupts immune balance, increasing autoimmune and inflammatory activity — which worsens chronic skin conditions and slows healing.

Skin Conditions Associated with H. pylori

Clinical research and integrative dermatology experience link H. pylori with:

Rosacea
Chronic hives
Acne
Psoriasis
Eczema
Hair loss disorders

Many patients experience significant skin improvement after proper eradication and gut repair.

Why Traditional Dermatology Often Misses This

Conventional dermatology typically focuses on suppressing symptoms.At Las Vegas Integrative Dermatology, we focus on why your skin is inflamed in the first place.

This is how we achieve long-term results, not temporary control.

Our Root-Cause Treatment Approach

Treatment may include:

✔ Targeted H. pylori eradication✔ Gut barrier repair & microbiome restoration✔ Repletion of iron, B12, zinc & folate✔ Anti-inflammatory nutrition support✔ Personalized integrative dermatology care

Schedule an Integrative Dermatology Consultation

If you’re struggling with chronic skin disease and want real answers:

📍 Las Vegas Integrative Dermatology — Las Vegas, Summerlin, South Summerlin, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Nevada

702-930-6441 or schedule online at 🌐 www.lasvegasintegrativedermatology.com

We proudly serve patients throughout Las Vegas, Summerlin, Henderson, North Las Vegas, Boulder City

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