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Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Jaclyn Smeaton sits down with Dr. Bryant Esquejo, ND to unpack acne through a functional medicine lens, moving far beyond the surface to explore what’s really happening inside the body. Dr. Esquejo and Dr. Smeaton also discuss: Acne as not just a skin condition, but a reflection of imbalances involving hormones, blood sugar, inflammation, and the gut microbiome The science behind acne development, from bacterial activity and oil producti...
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