helping you
Achieve Sustainable Health
What is root cause dermatology? We treat acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea, seborrheic dermatitis, alopecia areata, and other skin issues. We take A Different Approach by running specialized tests to investigate the root cause. Skin issues never only affect the skin. There may digestive dysfunction, hormonal imbalance, or systemic inflammation. We address the dysfunction in different systems to optimize health.
Naturopathic doctors think of disease as a bucket that is overflowing with water. We all start with different amounts in the bucket. Genetics can influence which diseases you tend towards and how full your bucket is to start. Different stressors add more to the bucket. These include poor sleep, food reactions, excess hormones, emotional stress, physical stressors like injuries and even infections. The more you add, the more the bucket fills up and once it overflows, you experience symptoms. This may be eczema, psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, acne, rosacea, digestive symptoms, hair loss, and many others. Dr. Nancy Mach looks for the root cause by running specialized tests and creating custom treatment plans to start emptying the bucket. Long term, she teaches you how to keep the bucket from overflowing.
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This is called the Therapeutic Order. It is a guide that naturopathic doctors use to determine which treatments to utilize. The higher you climb on the pyramid, the greater the risk for side effects, the more expensive, and the more invasive the treatment. The goal is to start from the bottom and move up, thus building a solid foundation for your health.
At Root Cause Dermatology, we know that the best treatments are the ones that work. Sometimes that means we are starting higher up to control symptoms while we give time for the treatments lower down to take effect. Most of the time we are addressing different levels at the same time.
The foundations of health (diet, lifestyle, sleep, stress management) are part of every patient’s treatment plan. The foundations of health must be strong in order to achieve lasting health.
Testimonials
“Dr. Mach is everything I have ever wanted from a doctor: An experienced and knowledgeable collaborator who listens to my symptoms and responds with a unique solution. After committing to her plan, I’ve been thrilled to see how much my health has improved. I am looking forward to continued progress under her care.”
“Dr. Nancy helped me so much with my skin. I was in my late 20s with bad acne. It is one thing to have it as a teen but quite another as an adult. Now my skin is clear and I feel much healthier overall.”
“I had eczema basically my whole life. I tried all sorts of medications from my dermatologist. They work most of the time but I worried about the long term effects.
I wanted to work with someone in natural medicine. Boy am I glad I did! We ran tests and Dr. Mach explained why we were doing each treatment. It’s a lot of supplements and topicals but it’s worth it because of the results. My skin kept getting better. Now if I get a dry or rashy patch, I know what to do to get rid of it, without harsh medications.
Do yourself a favor and work with Dr. Mach!”
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About Me
Dr. Nancy Mach, ND
My goal is to help you become healthier so that you can live more fully. I see myself as your partner and guide and you as an active participant in your health. Many of my treatments are geared toward diet and lifestyle so your participation is crucial. The beauty behind this approach is ..... (click here to read more).
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