Shine Functional Dermatology

06/17/2025

We highly recommend this book to all of our patients with eczema. It gives clear lifestyle and dietary recommendations that are the foundation for healing. If you are a patient at Shine Functional Dermatology, we have loaners available!

05/25/2025

Now available online! We’re very excited to present our first nutraceutical product designed for inside-out support from the elements. It is performing beyond all expectations! Stay tuned!

03/19/2025

We've known for a long time about the damaging effects of food additives on our gut microbiome. This is a neat study that shows how some microbiome profiles put you at risk for severe gut inflammation from the emulsifier carboxymethylcellulose (CMC).
Reminder to avoid emulsifiers like carrageenan and CMC esp if you have gut symptoms. These are commonly used as thickeners in dairy and processed meats but are also used to create intestinal inflammation in mice for studies.

A simple stool test may reveal why some people are sensitive to food emulsifiers such as CMC, offering insights into IBD risk and potential dietary solutions.

01/21/2025

Medscape just published a great article after presentations from myself and Dr. Patricia Farris at the Integrative Dermatology Symposium last Fall. If you want access to the article (you need to register for medscape as a medical site otherwise), please message me and I'll email it.

Protecting skin from photoaging and photocarcinogenesis requires not only sunscreen but also use of topical antioxidants, dermatologists said at the Integrative Dermatology Symposium.

12/30/2024

Before you consider an injectable medicine for your psoriasis, try UVB phototherapy. It works. It’s not a pharmaceutical. And it’s covered by insurance.

Offering general dermatology services in addition to functional dermatology membership.

08/19/2024

Thank you Mr. Dubois of Stellar Ridge Vineyard for the gift of wine! Can’t wait to enjoy it one of these beautiful summer evenings. We love supporting local 🍷

08/12/2024

Dr. Weller is the MAN. He's a dermatologist that studies the benefits of moderate sun exposure in particular the benefits for cardiovascular health. This is a great review!

UVR is a skin carcinogen, yet no studies link sun exposure to increased all-cause mortality. Epidemiological studies from the United Kingdom and Sweden link sun exposure with reduced all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality. Vitamin D synthesis is dependent on UVB exposure. Individuals with h...

07/26/2024

Hi Friends! Check out our new Youtube channel - ShineLites. I'll let you know when I post new videos about a variety of topics related to traditional and functional dermatology.
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04/20/2024

Airborne allergies go hand and hand with skin conditions like eczema. Our goal at Shine is to reverse chronic skin conditions and immunotherapy with allergy shots works well to desensitize the body to airborne allergens. Since shots are painful for little ones and time consuming, we are excited offer sublingual (under the tongue) immunotherapy so you can desensitize in the comfort and convenience of your own home. Call us for more information! 916-645-1447

04/15/2024

Another beautiful example of my favorite treatment- phototherapy! No medicines or messy ointments, just light. Please share with anyone who has a skin condition and wants to avoid pharmaceuticals. ☀️

03/29/2024

We’re excited to offer Codex SkinDuo in the clinic this June! It’s the first acne treatment of its kind. Topical and oral probiotics restore a healthy microbiome to clear acne in a gentle, natural way. Call for more information 916-645-1447.

02/27/2024

Hi friends! We're excited to host another Vision Board Workshop with our favorite wellness-loving, nurse Tori! Come set some intentions for the year with us and enjoy good company. Please send a message or call the clinic 916-645-1447 to reserve your spot as we have limited space.