The gut and skin are closely connected through the gut–skin axis, involving the microbiome, intestinal barrier, immune system and skin barrier. Learn how gut health, dysbiosis and intestinal permeability may interact with skin health — and why looking beyond the skin can be important when managing persistent skin concerns.

Topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) can involve redness, burning, itching, sensitivity, peeling and changes in the skin after reducing or stopping topical corticosteroids. Learn about the symptoms, possible mechanisms, phases, diagnosis, medical management and why recovery can be different for everyone.

Discover how Substance P and nerve signalling may influence itching, inflammation and symptoms in inflammatory skin conditions.

Explore a naturopathic approach to acne that considers gut health, nutrition, inflammation, lifestyle and individual triggers.

Discover how the nervous system communicates with the skin and may influence itching, inflammation, redness and skin sensitivity.

Could your gut health be influencing your acne? Explore the gut-skin connection, dysbiosis, diet, inflammation and the role of probiotics and prebiotics.

Understand what happens beneath the surface of psoriasis, including immune activity, inflammation and accelerated skin-cell turnover.

Discover how stress may influence gut function, intestinal permeability and the connection between the brain and digestive system.

Explore how gut health, the microbiome, inflammation, diet and lifestyle may influence the health and appearance of your skin.

Learn how the liver processes substances and the important role it plays in maintaining healthy metabolism and detoxification.

Learn about the relationship between gut health, intestinal permeability and liver function.

Discover how the gut and skin microbiomes communicate and why this connection may matter for skin health.

Explore intestinal permeability and the possible connection between gut health, inflammation and skin health.

Learn about a low-histamine approach, including foods commonly limited and fresh foods that may be better tolerated.

Learn about possible histamine intolerance symptoms, from itching and flushing to digestive symptoms, headaches and fatigue.

Explore the potential relationship between PEA, probiotics, gut health and the body's inflammatory response.

Explore how histamine intolerance may contribute to itching, flushing, hives and other skin symptoms.

What is PEA and could it support skin health? Explore the potential role of palmitoylethanolamide in inflammation, skin barrier function and skin discomfort.

Learn which common foods contain lectins, including legumes, grains, seeds, nuts and selected fruits and vegetables.

Explore the possible connection between nightshade vegetables and skin health, including tomatoes, capsicum, eggplant and potatoes.