Reclaim Your Skin.
Let’s be honest, acne can feel like more than just bumps on the skin. It can invade thoughts and emotions, increase stress, and create excessive doubt around daily decisions. It can cluster with other symptoms too, such as hormone imbalance, adrenal fatigue, gut issues, and anxiety. Since acne has multiple roots, looking for a miracle pill or cream to cure it usually doesn’t work well long-term. I’m Dr. Patel, and I treat acne on both a physical and a mind-body level, which helps create long lasting results rather than a temporary bandaid for your skin. Let’s work together to help you reclaim your skin from acne.
Who I work with:
I offer telemedicine to teens and adults of any age who struggle with acne. The majority of my practice is women because I specialize in women’s health, however I also work with men who are dealing with acne and who want to find out whether hormone imbalance is underlying it. Alongside acne, I treat conditions such as PCOS, adrenal fatigue, insulin resistance, irregular cycles after discontinuation of hormonal birth control, and androgen excess that can make the skin more prone to acne symptoms.
“Your skin is not against you, even though it may feel like that when you’re dealing with acne. Your skin wants to feel healthy, and you can create the space for that to happen. I’ll help you get there using a mind-body approach.”
Dr. Patel
Body
Hormone balance, adrenal support, immune boosting, and gut health. All the underlying pieces of the puzzle when it comes to the organ systems that support your skin’s health.
Skin
Simplifying of your skincare routine and adding TLC steps to it, so that your skin’s natural moisture barrier stays strong and hydrated while protecting itself in the face of acne.
Mind
Simple techniques you can learn that support a strong mentality toward reclaiming your skin and life from acne. Stress and anxiety management as well, along with homeopathy.
Aarti Patel, ND
I’m a naturopathic doctor with 12 years experience in women’s health, hormone balancing, and holistic dermatology for acne. The whole body approach I use to treat your skin recognizes acne as both physical and mental, which is the key I’ve discovered in healing my own skin and that of my patients.
I’d Love to Help
I Have Experience With…
Treatment for hormonal acne
Hormonal acne can make the skin experience ups and downs right alongside the body’s hormone fluctuations. The more extreme these fluctuations are, the more unpredictable acne symptoms can be. I help patients balance their hormones, which then creates calmer and clearer skin, a stronger and more protective skin barrier, and better healing ability for the skin. I start with comprehensive hormone testing and these results help tailor your treatment plan.
A whole body approach
I treat the whole body to help support clear and healthy skin: hormones, the adrenal system, digestion, and the immune system. Helping these areas to feel stronger and in better balance makes the skin less reactive and more resilient — and ultimately, better able to protect against acne. Along with that, I research the best skincare products for you to experience breathable and non-comedogenic care for your skin. Skincare shouldn’t have to be about just “fixing acne.” We’ll work on incorporating pampering of the skin into your routine too.
Naturopathic counseling for acne
Thinking about acne can be a challenge, on top of already experiencing the physical side of breakouts. Luckily, you don’t have to think about acne this much in order to treat it. I use clinically effective methods for breaking the cycle of revolving day-to-day living around acne. Breaking this habit can often be at least half the battle toward clearer skin.
If you’re struggling with over-fixation on acne in the mirror or skin picking, we will specifically work on reducing that. Spending less time with acne overall will allow you the space you need to heal your skin.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a gentle and effective medicine that I incorporate into treatment that works on a mind-body level. It is particularly great for treating acne and any anxiety that comes with having acne. Homeopathy also naturally helps balance hormones, support the immune system, and strengthen the adrenal response during stress.
PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome)
PCOS is a multi-level condition in women that can affect monthly ovulation, blood sugar control, the body’s androgen response, and predisposition to acne. For some women, seeking acne treatment may be the first time they attend to PCOS-type symptoms that can include irregular cycles, unwanted hair growth on the body, weight gain, unmanageable cravings, low energy, and challenges with fertility. My experience with women’s health and PCOS can help treat not only acne, but also a monthly cycle that has been affected by PCOS.
My Approach & Philosophy
When I was ten years old, I developed acne, seemingly before anyone else around me. I grew to learn just how isolating of a skin condition acne could be. When I entered college, my acne still persisted. A visit to the dermatologist sent me home with an oral antibotic, topical antibiotic, and medicated face wash and serum. These treatments worked like a dream at first, but over time they became more expensive and less effective. Much to my dismay, after I dropped the treatments, my skin flared with acne that had overtaken my face worse than ever. I had no idea what to do then.
I went into naturopathic medicine to see if I could investigate my skin further and potentially help others one day. While hearing many patients’ stories that resembled my own, I realized that almost every conversation I was having incorporated the mind-body connection. Acne wasn’t just physical to each of us—it was mental and emotional too. I had to include that piece in treatment because of its importance in health and daily life.
My philosophy is to help you separate your identity from acne and get your skin feeling strong and resilent against it. Acne can be a controlling force in our lives. I aim to help you reclaim both your life and your skin from it.
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