January 28, 2025
Troubleshooting Acne, Bacne, Scars, and Skin Issues with Candice Wicherski
Well-Fed WomenAbout this episode
Did you know there are different types of acne, and they each can have different root causes? Today, Candice Wickerski is here to unpack how your gut, liver, and hormones are connected to your skin health and what to do about it! Whether you’re dealing with acne in perimenopause, scarring, or bacne, we’re uncovering exactly what to do to clear up your skin. Hint: cook with coconut oil, but don’t put it on your skin! Timestamps: [4:14] Welcome Candice [4:34] How does the gut microbiome communicate or influence the skin? [9:55] What's the mechanism through which the gut is actually impairing the skin? [21:06] Are there different root causes for teens vs. women in their 30's and 40's due to perimenopause? [27:25] With hormonal acne, do you commonly see very specific hormone imbalances are what are those? [29:22] How does cystic acne differ from occasional breakouts and is testosterone involved? [32:58] Is there a connection between alcohol and cystic acne? [35:50] What are the top 5 things to fix your gut when it comes to acne? [42:04] Would you recommend gut and hormone testing? [45:19] What do I do about the scarring? [52:57] What are your thoughts on red light therapy? [56:25] What would cause chronic shoulder and bacne? [1:01:44] I've been told I have folliculitis - any thoughts on what to do? Episode Links: Get Adrenal Stress Less Here (code WELLFED to get 10% off) Get Noelle's free guide to balancing minerals here BewellwithCandice.com Clear Skin from Within Course (code WELLFED for $100 off) Follow Candice on Instagram Face Reality Clinic Locator Clearstem CLEARITY® Serum (code COCONUTS for 15% off) Pore clogging ingredients list Crunchi Polished Resurfacing Mask Dermasuri Deep Exfoliating Glove Sponsors: Go to https://thisisneeded.com/ and use coupon code WELLFED for 20% off your first order. Go to http://mdlogichealth.com/drschoice , and use coupon code WELLFED for 10% off. Go to boncharge.com/WELLFED and use coupon code WELLFED to save 15% off any order. Go to wellminerals.us/adrenal-stress-less/ and use code WELLFED to get 10% off your order.