232: How Yeast + Zinc Can Play A Role In Hidradenitis Suppurativa w/ Steve Daveluy, MD

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a progressive, underdiagnosed, possibly devastating condition. My guest today will discuss some possible ways to find relief. My guest today, Dr. Daveluy, is an associate professor and program director at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He holds special interests in teledermatology, noninvasive skin imaging, skin of color, integrative dermatology, and complex medical dermatology, including hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). Dr. Daveluy serves on the board of the Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation. He serves on the editorial board for the JAAD and is building a growing body of publications of his own. Join us as we discuss how yeast and zinc can play a role in hidradenitis suppurativa (HS). We also talk about whether or not laser hair removal might be helpful. Do you struggle with HS? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: Does hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) progress? Yeast and HS - should you try a yeast-free diet? Diseases associated with HS How zinc could be helpful (RESEARCH) Antibiotics for HS Laser hair removal + HS Quotes “For the majority of patients, it does progress. Once in a while, there are some people where it doesn't really get past Stage 1. But even in Stage 1, you're still having these recurrent boils in your armpit, and your groin, under the breasts, and the buttocks.” [1:41] “We've done a lot of studies to see what other diseases are associated with HS, and unfortunately, there's quite a long list.” [8:13] Links Follow Dr. Daveluy on Instagram | Twitter HS Foundation website Healthy Skin Show ep. 152: Hidradenitis Suppurativa: An Integrative Approach w/ Dr. Hadar Lev-Tov Healthy Skin Show ep. 103: Hidradenitis Suppurativa: The Tip That Stopped My FlaresWhy won't your skin rashes go away? There's a specific reason why the things you try aren't working. Join the LIVE Fix My Skin workshop series to discover YOUR unique root cause combo (clogged liver detox, gut imbalances including candida + parasites) + finally get a plan that works. It's FREE to join.Limited seats - REGISTER NOW at RebuildHealthySkin.com!  Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds + flare ups?My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.Trusted by 1000+ clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.Schedule an assessment call at skinrepaircall.com