Holistic Dermatology

How Holistic Dermatology is Different from Western Medicine & Alternative Care

What makes Holistic Dermatology unique? It's the special combination of conventional treatment combined with alternative treatment that makes this work so effective.

Holistic Dermatology is an art and a science. Our work is powerful and life-changing. We use an integrative process that addresses your entire health picture. We work with you step-by-step over a number of visits to alleviate the symptoms of your skin condition, diagnose and treat the true underlying causes of your disease, and shift ways of being that keep you from experiencing optimum health and vitality. Dr. Dattner's treats patients using his traditional medical school education and board-certified dermatology credentials, and combines this solid scientific knowledge with the innovative and time-tested approaches of nutrition, Chinese medicine, herbal folk medicine, and mind-body techniques. This multi-faceted approach has been incredibly effective in clearing hard-to-treat skin problems.

Dr. Dattner has been a cutting-edge holistic dermatologist for over 30 years. In fact, as the main pioneer of the field of Holistic Dermatology, Dr. Dattner's innovative approach has earned him the recognition of esteemed colleagues in every branch of holistic medicine as well as the American Academy of Dermatology. When you have exhausted the options provided you by traditional western medicine, or are simply ready to move toward a more integrative approach, Dr. Dattner's holistic dermatology can guide you on your path to well-being.

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We'd like to give you an insider's view of what makes us different by showing how different modalities would typically treat a skin condition.

Here is an example of a conventional acne treatment versus holistic, natural acne treatment:

Conventional Dermatologist	*What I do as a Holistic Dermatologist*
Taking a Patient History The nurse or physician's assistant takes a brief history related to the main complaint.	Taking a Patient History I take your history personally, and also include a very thorough history of digestive function, including drugs and events which disturb the GI tract.
Examination The examination usually focuses on the local skin problem, unless something in the picture suggests there may reason to look elsewhere.	Examination I first examine the local skin problem, and then widen my scope to include the entire system, looking for other signs of organ malfunction throughout the body.
Diagnosis The doctor makes a conventional diagnosis of the "disease" present, along with a differential diagnosis of other possibilities. Biopsy, scraping, or other lab tests may be used.	Diagnosis In addition to the conventional dermatological diagnosis, I make a second "causal" diagnosis for the chain of events involved. I also diagnose using Applied Kineseology, tongue diagnosis, and advanced electronic testing devices, and your history help understand what affects the digestive tract, and other sources of stimulation of the inflammation going on. Finally, if necessary, I will use lab tests, conventional and otherwise.
Treatment They will often only treat with a pill and/or a cream to suppress your rash. These conventional drugs often suppress the symptom (the rash,) rather than correcting the actual cause of your condition.	Treatment I aim to unravel all of the problems and reactions which led to your skin's inflammation, which may well include improving your digestion, aiding the function of supportive organs, all or mostly with herbs, diet changes, and natural supplements rather than drugs. Drugs and surgery are considered only when I feel they are the best alternative.
Side Effects Since treatment of inflammatory diseases often involves suppression of the body's immune system, infection or other problems from the use of steroids and stronger, may have negative results. Antibiotics may wipe out normal bacteria in the digestive tract and elsewhere, setting the stage for yeast overgrowth, and all of the related damage to the intestinal barrier, including bloating, overweight, poor digestion, acne, rashes, brain fog, and more.The underlying problems often still persist.	Side Effects (all positive) Happily, the side effect of working to rid the underlying layers of problems is often improved energy, normalization of digestion, reduction of allergies, and pain, and weight loss.

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