Signal Skin Science

Microneedling is one of my favorite treatments for most skin types and concerns, but especially for reversing acne scarring. These results are after just two sessions!

I targeted the DEJ (dermal epidermal junction) in these treatments, so there was minimal bleeding and downtime, but we are still able to achieve incredible results. In my opinion, the less trauma we create in the skin, the better the healed result.

For in-treatment and post-care I use . And to boost her skin health and cell renewal at home, I recommended Derm A Gel. We just finished our third session and I can’t wait@to see her results!

Because it’s currently -5 in Denver and we all have to go back to work tomorrow anyways 😩🥶

Winter skin care routine updates to keep your skin hydrated and glowing all season long.

These swaps help maintain a healthy skin barrier and provide anti-inflammatory support to skin. Perfect for managing the signs of holiday stress and indoor heating ✨

Sebaceous hyperplasia.

Benign overgrowths of the lining around a pore, these look like doughnut shaped bumps that can be skin colored or slightly pink in appearance. They’re more common on oily skin types, men, and those with a hereditary predisposition to them (aka your parents have them too).

We treated them with Radio Frequency and maintain skin clarity with Retinols and Mandelic acid from , both of which help to normalize sebum production and cell turnover. And of course, proper sun care is a MUST to protect the skin and reduce recurrence.

IUD’s and acne

This beautiful client came to me after a long struggle with acne. Her acne presented as deep, painful cysts and nodules, and she exhibited inflammation that also indicated GI issues.

We have worked together for a few months now and have slowly worked to improve the incidence of acne and general inflammation through a topical routine, regular facials, and a diet structured around liver support and balancing her microbiome. But, she still broke out in deep, painful, cystic blemishes that were clearly hormonal. Skincare can’t touch it.

From our first interaction, I suspected her IUD was the issue. Even though it was a “non-hormonal” copper IUD, which her doctors were convinced couldn’t cause acne. However, there are numerous studies that show that copper-containing IUD’s increase blood copper levels, and that copper can act as a metalloestrogen, which can add to the burden of aberrant oestrogen signaling in human tissue. Copper is stored in the organs, mainly the liver and brain. The liver is also burdened by synthetic hormones/toxins, so over time, the impacts can worsen in a kind of snowball effect.

The increase in copper levels can also negatively impact zinc levels, which can also lead to acne.

Through our conversations, she decided to explore removing her IUD. This after image is 3 weeks after removing her IUD.

This isn’t a guaranteed side effect, and it doesn’t happen to everyone. But if you’ve experienced acne that aligns in timing with your IUD, you’re not crazy. It might be negatively impacting your health.