Ever used topical steroids for your skin? You’re not alone—but how much do you really know about them?

Topical steroids are commonly prescribed for chronic skin conditions, yet concerns about side effects (like topical steroid withdrawal) have led some to become “steroid phobic.” These medications fall under the glucocorticoids category—hormones naturally produced by your body during stress—and can have powerful anti-inflammatory effects when used appropriately.

To break it all down, I’m joined by Dr. Luis Franco, a Tenure-Track Investigator at the National Institute of Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). With medical training from Colombia, Duke, and Baylor, and research experience at the NIH, Dr. Franco brings a wealth of knowledge to this nuanced conversation about topical steroids, glucocorticoids, and their pros and cons. Don’t miss this one!

⭐️Mentioned in This Episode:

-  Find Dr. Franco online - https://www.niams.nih.gov/labs/franco-lab 

- Show references + transcript - https://www.skinterrupt.com/366 

- Join in the conversation with Jennifer at http://instagram.com/jenniferfugo 

- Stop My Rashes FREE eGuide - https://bit.ly/stopmyrashespod 

- Fix your skin using Jennifer’s method (trusted by 900+ skin rash warriors)! Get started NOW 👉https://gutskintriggers.com 

- Want personalized help to fix your skin? Get started here with Jennifer’s virtual clinic 👉https://bit.ly/4iWrq62 (We work with clients worldwide!)

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My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by over 1000 clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

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Ever wanted to grow your own sprouts but thought it was too hard? It’s easier than you think—and your liver will thank you!

Sprouts, especially broccoli sprouts, are a powerful way to support liver detox and add serious nutrition to your meals. After getting tired of slimy store-bought sprouts, I learned how to sprout at home—and now even my husband helps (and he doesn’t even eat them!).

To walk us through how to grow sprouts, the difference between sprouts and microgreens, and how to avoid moldy or slimy sprouts, I’m joined by Doug Evans—natural food pioneer, founder of The Sprouting Company, and author of The Sprout Book. He’s here to show you just how simple it is to grow your own sprouts in a jar.

⭐️Mentioned in This Episode:

- Find Doug online - http://www.thesproutingcompany.com 

- Get Doug’s book, The Sprout Book - https://bit.ly/40CnFws 

- Show references + transcript - https://www.skinterrupt.com/365

- Liver Detox - Skin Rash Connection - https://www.skinterrupt.com/177 

- Join in the conversation with Jennifer at http://instagram.com/jenniferfugo 

- Stop My Rashes FREE eGuide - https://bit.ly/stopmyrashespod 

- Fix your skin using Jennifer’s method (trusted by 900+ skin rash warriors)! Get started NOW 👉https://gutskintriggers.com 

- Want personalized help to fix your skin? Get started here with Jennifer’s virtual clinic 👉https://bit.ly/4iWrq62 (We work with clients worldwide!)

🎙 This episode is brought to you by:

Quell Essentials Skincare + Supplements for Sensitive Skin 👉https://www.quellshop.com use code POD15 for 15% off 

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds to manage your skin?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by over 1000 clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at https://skinrepaircall.com/

Curious about the difference between colostrum and immunoglobulins? If you’ve seen the buzz around colostrum, you’ll want to know why immunoglobulin (IgG) supplements may be a significantly better choice.

Colostrum is lower-potency —and not always standardized—while immunoglobulins are more concentrated so they can better support gut health, histamine intolerance, food poisoning recovery, and immune defense during cold + flu season.

In this episode, I break down how IgGs work, why I prefer them over colostrum, and how to spot high-quality supplements (and avoid fake products online—even on Amazon!).

⭐️Mentioned in This Episode:

- GET REAL IMMUNOGLOBULINS HERE - https://bit.ly/histagut-pod 

- Show references + transcript - https://www.skinterrupt.com/364 

- Join in the conversation with Jennifer at http://instagram.com/jenniferfugo 

- Stop My Rashes FREE eGuide - https://bit.ly/stopmyrashespod 

- Fix your skin using Jennifer’s method (trusted by 900+ skin rash warriors)! Get started NOW 👉https://gutskintriggers.com 

- Want personalized help to fix your skin? Get started here with Jennifer’s virtual clinic 👉https://bit.ly/4iWrq62 (We work with clients worldwide!)

🎙 This episode is brought to you by:

Quell Essentials Skincare + Supplements for Sensitive Skin 👉https://www.quellshop.com use code POD15 for 15% off 

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds to manage your skin?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by over 1000 clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at https://skinrepaircall.com/

Struggling with hormonal or perimenopause weight gain—and tired of extreme diets or workouts? It’s time to focus on metabolism-boosting foods like protein, amino acids, and creatine.

In this episode, Liz Wolfe joins me to unpack why decades of confusing health advice haven’t worked for women 35+. We’ll explore how to eat and move smarter—not harder—plus whether fasting and creatine really work for women in perimenopause and menopause.

Liz is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer, bestselling author, and creator of the Own Your Metabolism program.

⭐️Mentioned in This Episode:

- Find Liz online - https://www.ownyourmetabolism.com/  

- Liz’s Daily Aminos Supplement - https://bit.ly/3BYabRh  

- Show references + transcript - https://www.skinterrupt.com/363

- Join in the conversation with Jennifer at http://instagram.com/jenniferfugo 

- Stop My Rashes FREE eGuide - https://bit.ly/stopmyrashespod 

- Fix your skin using Jennifer’s method (trusted by 900+ skin rash warriors)! Get started NOW 👉https://gutskintriggers.com 

- Want personalized help to fix your skin? Get started here with Jennifer’s virtual clinic 👉https://bit.ly/4iWrq62 (We work with clients worldwide!)

🎙 This episode is brought to you by:

Quell Essentials Skincare + Supplements for Sensitive Skin 👉https://www.quellshop.com use code POD15 for 15% off 

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds to manage your skin?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by over 1000 clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at https://skinrepaircall.com/

Think gut parasites are only a concern if you have digestive problems (like diarrhea)? Think again.

Parasites can trigger chronic skin problems—even without gut symptoms—and are notoriously hard to detect. From eczema and chronic hives to hidden nutrient deficiencies, the signs are often missed, especially in developed countries like the US.

Joining me is pediatric skin-focused nutritionist Jennifer Brand, MS, MPH, CNS, to unpack the skin–parasite connection, testing pitfalls, and what clues to watch for.

⭐️Mentioned in This Episode:

- Find Jennifer Brand - https://jennifercarynbrand.com/

- LISTEN TO PART 1 OF THIS CONVERSATION → https://www.skinterrupt.com/358   

- GOT RASHY KIDS? Register for Jennifer Brand’s free training – http://www.ConquerYourChildsRashes.com

- Show references + transcript - https://www.skinterrupt.com/362

- Join in the conversation with Jennifer at http://instagram.com/jenniferfugo 

- Stop My Rashes FREE eGuide - https://bit.ly/stopmyrashespod 

- Fix your skin using Jennifer’s method (trusted by 900+ skin rash warriors)! Get started NOW 👉https://gutskintriggers.com 

- Want personalized help to fix your skin? Get started here with Jennifer’s virtual clinic 👉https://bit.ly/4iWrq62 (We work with clients worldwide!)

🎙 This episode is brought to you by:

Quell Essentials Skincare + Supplements for Sensitive Skin 👉https://www.quellshop.com use code POD15 for 15% off 

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds to manage your skin?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by over 1000 clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at https://skinrepaircall.com/

Thinking about how to change your mindset might bring on eye rolls, but shifting how you view your annoying (or debilitating) symptoms can have a huge impact on your quality of life.

No one is spared from things in life that cause suffering. And yes, living with chronic skin problems, including Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW), can seriously damage your confidence and self-worth.

I’ve often heard from clients that how their day will go is dictated by what their skin will decide to do. And while I understand the challenge inherent to the unpredictability of your skin, allowing external factors like your skin to have such enormous control over your mindset and daily experience sets you up for failure.

And with time, you likely will start to feel victimized by your skin (and other symptoms) and rather powerless.

Joining me to discuss mindset growth, healthier emotional habits, and more is Brad Bizjack. Brad is a personal development expert and a master mindset strategist who has a decade of experience in igniting human potential. His mission is to awaken individuals to their limitless possibilities and empower them to create the extraordinary success and freedom they deserve no matter their circumstances or health.

After working with 60,000 people, Brad is renowned for his ability to shatter mediocrity and inspire profound, lasting change. He excels in uncovering the limiting beliefs and toxic thoughts that lurk in the shadows of the mind, unlocking the doors to unprecedented achievement and fulfillment.

In This Episode:

• Stories you tell yourself that DESTROY your mindset growth
• What exactly is mindset?
• How to change your mindset (that’s more effective)
• When you allow your skin to dictate how you feel
• Strategies to create an open mindset aligned with healing
• The formula for happiness

Quotes

“You've had worthiness since the moment you were born. No skin condition, no amount of results, no success, no anything will ever make you more worthy than you already are. Never. And if you think that for some reason the way your skin looks makes you a better or worse person, or more enough or less enough, you're giving your personal power away to something that should not be dictating how you live your life.”

“There are gifts in every bit of negativity you could ever experience, because contrast creates clarity.”

Links

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Healthy Skin Show ep. 131: Mindset: What To Do When Nothing Seems To Help Your Rashes

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds to manage your skin?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by over 1000 clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at https://skinrepaircall.com/

Tired of flaky, itchy scalp + dandruff issues that don’t go away? You’re not alone.
Whether it’s cradle cap or stubborn seborrheic dermatitis, most treatments (from medicated shampoos to steroids) miss the real problem—an imbalanced scalp microbiome and compromised skin barrier.

Joining me to dig into the itchy scalp root causes and offer steroid-free relief is Dr. Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH. A renowned pediatrician and researcher, Dr. Gupta shares how to rebalance the scalp, reduce flaking, and support long-term skin health—without harsh ingredients.

⭐️Mentioned in This Episode:

- Find Dr. Gupta online - https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/sites/cfaar/ 

- Find Yobee online - http://www.yobeecare.com/

- Get Dr. Gupta’s book, Food Without Fear - https://www.amazon.com/Food-Without-Fear-Intolerances-Sensitivities/dp/0306846519/ 

- Join in the conversation with Jennifer at http://instagram.com/jenniferfugo 

- Stop My Rashes FREE eGuide - https://bit.ly/stopmyrashespod 

- Fix your skin using Jennifer’s method (trusted by 900+ skin rash warriors)! Get started NOW 👉https://gutskintriggers.com 

- Want personalized help to fix your skin? Get started here with Jennifer’s virtual clinic 👉https://bit.ly/4iWrq62 (We work with clients worldwide!)

🎙 This episode is brought to you by:

Quell Essentials Skincare + Supplements for Sensitive Skin 👉https://www.quellshop.com use code POD15 for 15% off 

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds to manage your skin?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by over 1000 clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at https://skinrepaircall.com/

Yellow, brittle, or raised nails can be a sign of nail psoriasis or a fungal nail infection.

Finger and toe nail psoriasis often hides under the nail bed, making it hard to spot until inflammation and damage set in. And if you have psoriatic arthritis, your risk of nail psoriasis is over 70%.

Joining me is Dr. Jenny Bennett, a naturopathic doctor and autoimmune specialist, to break down the signs, symptoms, and best treatment options for nail psoriasis.

⭐️Mentioned in This Episode:

-  Find Dr. Bennett online - https://www.ariaintegrative.com/ 

- Join in the conversation with Jennifer at http://instagram.com/jenniferfugo 

- Stop My Rashes FREE eGuide - https://bit.ly/stopmyrashespod

 - Fix your skin using Jennifer’s method (trusted by 900+ skin rash warriors)! Get started NOW 👉https://gutskintriggers.com 

- Want personalized help to fix your skin? Get started here with Jennifer’s virtual clinic 👉https://bit.ly/4iWrq62 (We work with clients worldwide!)

🎙 This episode is brought to you by:

Quell Essentials Skincare + Supplements for Sensitive Skin 👉https://www.quellshop.com use code POD15 for 15% off 

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds to manage your skin?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by over 1000 clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at https://skinrepaircall.com/

Can gut parasites be a hidden trigger driving your skin issues nuts?

Chronic hives, eczema, and psoriasis have links to gut microbiome imbalances. Yes, it’s possible to have parasites even if you don’t have digestive symptoms. In fact, parasite infections often fly under the radar and can show up in surprising ways.

Joining me to explore how parasites affect skin (especially in kids) is Jennifer Brand, MS, MPH, CNS—a pediatric skin-focused clinical nutritionist. Together we dive into how to spot hidden infections, where “parasite hot spots” are, and what to do next.

⭐️Mentioned in This Episode:

- Find Jennifer Brand online - https://jennifercarynbrand.com/ 

- GOT RASHY KIDS? Register for Jennifer Brand’s free training – http://www.ConquerYourChildsRashes.com 

- Join in the conversation with Jennifer at http://instagram.com/jenniferfugo 

- Stop My Rashes FREE eGuide - https://bit.ly/stopmyrashespod 

- Fix your skin using Jennifer’s method (trusted by 900+ skin rash warriors)! Get started NOW 👉https://gutskintriggers.com 

- Want personalized help to fix your skin? Get started here with Jennifer’s virtual clinic 👉https://bit.ly/4iWrq62 (We work with clients worldwide!)

🎙 This episode is brought to you by:

Quell Essentials Skincare + Supplements for Sensitive Skin 👉https://www.quellshop.com use code POD15 for 15% off 

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds to manage your skin?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by over 1000 clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at https://skinrepaircall.com/

Ever feel intensely itchy but your skin is clear (without any rash)?

You could have neuropathic itch—a type of chronic itch caused by nervous system dysfunction, not inflammation. Unlike eczema or hives, this itch appears without a rash. It can be so severe that it leads to skin damage from scratching, yet it’s often misdiagnosed or overlooked.

Joining me to unpack this under-recognized condition is Dr. Shawn Kwatra, Chair of Dermatology at the University of Maryland and author of Living with Itch. He shares what we know so far, why treatment is so tricky, and what research is uncovering about neuropathic itch.

⭐️Mentioned in This Episode:

- Find Dr. Shawn Kwatra online - https://www.kwatralab.org/ 

- Neuropathic Itch paper - https://www.jacionline.org/article/S0091-6749(23)00510-9/pdf 

- Get Dr. Kwatra's book, Living with Itch: A Patient's Guide: https://a.co/d/h5B3fjl 

- Join in the conversation with Jennifer at http://instagram.com/jenniferfugo 

- Stop My Rashes FREE eGuide - https://bit.ly/stopmyrashespod 

- Fix your skin using Jennifer’s method (trusted by 900+ skin rash warriors)! Get started NOW 👉https://gutskintriggers.com 

- Want personalized help to fix your skin? Get started here with Jennifer’s virtual clinic 👉https://bit.ly/4iWrq62 (We work with clients worldwide!)

🎙 This episode is brought to you by:

Quell Essentials Skincare + Supplements for Sensitive Skin 👉https://www.quellshop.com use code POD15 for 15% off 

Ready to figure out your skin’s root causes so you can finally fix your skin + break free from meds to manage your skin?

My virtual clinic works with adults worldwide struggling with eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, urticaria, hives, dandruff, perioral dermatitis + more.

Trusted by over 1000 clients, we get results WITHOUT restrictive elimination diets.

Schedule an assessment call at https://skinrepaircall.com/