Introduction

Please see conventional, complementary, and alternative medical treatments for important background information regarding the different types of medical treatments discussed on this page. Naturopathic, Complementary, and Alternative treatments that may be considered include:

Pathophysiology

Some authors have noted that acne is common in hypothyroid conditions, and responds well to treatment of the underlying hypothyroid condition [Starr2005, pg 108].

Diagnosis

Differential Diagnosis

  • Basal body temperature below 97.8 degrees F, elevated TSH, or depressed T3 (suggests hypothyroidism).

Differential Diagnosis

  • Basal body temperature below 97.8 degrees F, elevated TSH, or depressed T3 (suggests hypothyroidism).

Management

Naturopathic, Complementary, and Alternative Treatments

Neurotransmitter Balancing

Neuro Research [Hinz2015] reports that Acne can be benefited by balancing neurotransmitter levels in the body.

Dr. Weyrich has been trained in neurotransmitter balancing protocols, but has not treated Acne using this technique.

Please see What is Neurotransmitter Balancing? for more information.

Controversies / Research Directions

It has been pointed out that hypothyroidism can reduce blood flow to the skin by as much as 80%. This may contribute to a variety of skin conditions [Starr2005, pg 108].

References