Topicals in Dermatology – Addressing the Skin Microbiome

Skin is our largest organ and has a robust and complex microbiome with both bacterial and fungal organisms. The human skin microbiota is essential for maintaining homeostasis and ensuring healthy barrier functions. Skin is constantly exposed to various endogenous and exogenous factors which can disrupt this balanced system and lead to inflammatory skin conditions. Dermatological diseases like acne and eczema are some of the most common diseases in the U.S. Understanding the changes in the microbiota composition associated with these conditions can help NDs address the root cause of these diseases. This talk will include evidence-based research on natural topicals to support skin health as well as case studies demonstrating the use of these topicals.

Speaker

Dr. Julie Greenberg is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) and Registered Herbalist RH(AHG) who specializes in functional dermatology. She is the founder of The Center for Integrative & Naturopathic Dermatology Inc, a holistic clinic that approaches skin and hair problems by finding and treating the root cause. She is also the founder of RootCauseDermatology.com, a medical education website that trains functional medicine practitioners on how to treat dermatological conditions using her cutting-edge approach. Dr. Greenberg holds degrees from Northwestern University (BA), Stanford University (MBA) and Bastyr University (ND). Her research on the gut microbiome of acne patients has been published and presented at multiple conferences. She teaches dermatology classes at several naturopathic medical schools and is a highly sought after speaker at conferences across the U.S.