Rosacea of the skin and eyes – is the problem in your gut?
Summary
Rosacea of both the skin and eyes can be linked to small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, also known as SIBO. Immune response to gut inflammation may trigger these skin issues. Treating SIBO with antibiotics has successfully helped to reduce rosacea symptoms. Find out more from Dr Weinstock, Board Certified Gastroenterologist in St. Louis, MO.
Researcher Profile
Dr. Weinstock is Board Certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He is an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine and Surgery at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri and has a private practice. Dr. Weinstock is an active lecturer and has published more than 130 articles, abstracts, editorials and book chapters. He is researching the role of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth and mast cell activation syndrome in a variety of syndromes.