Q1. How can a Melbourne naturopath help with acne?
Acne is strongly influenced by hormones (especially androgens) and the microbiome (both gut and skin). When the gut is imbalanced, inflammation and insulin signals can drive oil production and congestion. Our skin naturopaths map your drivers (diet, stress, cycle, skincare, gut balance), arrange testing when useful, then design a personalised plan – nutrition, lifestyle, targeted nutrients, and gentle topical steps – to calm breakouts and support clearer skin.

Q2. Is acne connected to hormone imbalance and the microbiome?
Yes. Androgen activity can thicken sebum and increase clogging, while gut dysbiosis can amplify systemic inflammation and insulin resistance – both worsen breakouts. We focus on blood-sugar balance, cycle-aware nutrition, stress/sleep routines, and microbiome support so hormones and skin settle together. Testing is available if we need more clarity.

Q3. Can a naturopath help with eczema (atopic dermatitis)?
Eczema involves a weakened skin barrier and an over-reactive immune response, often linked to gut imbalance. Our approach layers barrier repair (ceramide-friendly skincare), anti-inflammatory nutrition, and microbiome support to reduce itching and flare frequency.

Q4. What about psoriasis—can a naturopath do anything?
Psoriasis is an immune-mediated condition with common links to the gut–skin axis. We work alongside your GP/dermatologist and target inflammation balance, vitamin D sufficiency, stress modulation, and microbiome support. When testing helps decision-making, we can utilise Australia’s largest pathology lab.

Q5. How is rosacea connected to the gut?
Rosacea often flares with triggers (heat, alcohol, spicy food, stress) and may be influenced by gut imbalance that heightens vascular and immune reactivity. We identify your personal triggers, calm the gut, and use a barrier-respectful skincare routine plus nutrition strategies to reduce flushing and sensitivity.

Q6. Do you offer microbiome or hormone testing for skin conditions?
We can! Testing can clarify gut imbalance, inflammation markers, or hormone patterns behind acne, eczema, psoriasis, or rosacea. If testing’s not essential, we’ll start with a clear food-as-medicine plan and add tests later if needed.

Q7. What results can I expect-and how quickly?
Many clients notice early wins (less irritation, calmer breakouts, fewer flares) in 2–4 weeks, with deeper, steadier changes over 8–12 weeks as routines and the gut–skin axis settle. You’ll receive ongoing tweaks so improvements stick.

Q8. Why choose The Naturopathic Co. for skin?
No rushed consults or guesswork. Our skin naturopaths (with online naturopath consults Australia-wide) take a full history, target root causes across gut/digestive health, hormones, stress, nutrition, and skincare, and provide a phased, personalised plan you can follow.

Ready for calmer, clearer skin – without guesswork?
Book a consultation with our skin naturopath (or telehealth Australia-wide) at The Naturopathic Co. and get a plan tailored to clearing acne, psoriasis, eczema, or rosacea.