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Would you recommend treating a person who has fungus in his nails, low income, and no chances for testing?

Dr. Amy Nett: That is such a tough one because I have some patients who have fungal infections around the...

Is gluten in skin care products absorbed through the skin? And if so, does it have the same effects as ingested gluten?

Chris Kresser: Some people with celiac report that they do respond to gluten in skin care products. There is not...

As far as dandruff and work-ups, do I usually see a correlation with fungal issues? I was just curious if there was a strong indicator or have you seen other issues. Great article in regards to immune system. From experience working with these types of behaviors, what type of improvement have you seen? Can you give a case example?

Dr. Amy Nett: Gosh, not always. Okay so two parts to this. So number one as far as dandruff, boy,...

For a severe acne protocol designed for a woman, would you use all food or also add in some supplements?

Kelsey Kinney: I typically would add in some supplements here, and what I would think about is a lot things,...

I’m on day 12 of the 30-day reset diet and have been perfect with the diet. Today, I woke up with an itchy, raised, red rash on the entire left side of my neck, partially in my cheek an arm. Is this possibly a detox reaction? I have not changed any cosmetics, detergent, creams. I don’t typically have food allergies. Last year, I went on a ketogenic diet and after a couple of weeks had a similar rash but on my trunk. What do you think, and how long does a detox skin reaction last?

Dr. Amy Nett: Great question. Everyone manifest these things a little bit differently. Is it possible that it’s a detox...

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