NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR IN ONTARIO
Understanding Rosacea
A Naturopathic Approach to Calming Redness and Inflammation
Natural Treatment For Rosacea
Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that often causes persistent redness, visible blood vessels, and sometimes acne-like bumps across the cheeks, nose, and forehead. While it’s not dangerous, rosacea can be uncomfortable and frustrating — especially when flare-ups seem unpredictable or resistant to treatment.
As a naturopath in Ontario with a focus in dermatology and skin health, I often see patients who have tried countless topical creams or medications, only to find that their symptoms keep coming back. A naturopathic approach takes a step back to look at the why — identifying internal inflammation, immune imbalance, and lifestyle triggers that contribute to rosacea.
What Causes Rosacea?
The exact cause isn’t fully understood, but rosacea is thought to involve:
Immune dysregulation: Overactive immune responses in the skin cause inflammation and vascular dilation.
Microbiome imbalance: Disruption of the skin or gut microbiome (such as overgrowth of Demodex mites or certain bacteria) can worsen inflammation.
Environmental and lifestyle triggers: Heat, spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, stress, and sun exposure are common culprits.
Genetic predisposition: Rosacea tends to run in families with fair or sensitive skin types.
The Naturopathic Approach to Rosacea
Naturopathic care focuses on reducing inflammation, supporting the skin barrier, and calming immune activity from the inside out. Some strategies may include:
Anti-inflammatory nutrition: Emphasizing whole foods, healthy fats, and antioxidants while reducing alcohol, caffeine, and refined sugars.
Gut-skin connection: Assessing for digestive concerns or dysbiosis that may contribute to systemic inflammation.
Stress management: Chronic stress worsens inflammation and vascular reactivity; stress-reduction techniques can help reduce flare-ups.
Topical support: Recommending gentle, soothing skincare ingredients like niacinamide, green tea extract, or aloe vera to calm redness and strengthen the barrier.
Trigger awareness: Helping patients identify and avoid their unique flare triggers through food and lifestyle tracking.
Why Work With a Naturopath for Rosacea?
Rosacea is highly individualized — what triggers one person may not affect another. A naturopathic doctor specializing in skin health can help uncover your specific patterns, addressing internal inflammation and supporting long-term skin balance, not just short-term relief.
The Bottom Line
Rosacea can feel discouraging, but with a deeper understanding of your body’s inflammatory and immune patterns, improvement is possible. If you’re looking for a naturopath in Ontario who focuses on skin health and inflammation, naturopathic medicine offers gentle, evidence-informed strategies to help calm your skin and restore confidence.
👉 Book a consultation today to explore naturopathic care for rosacea and discover what your skin needs to feel calm, balanced, and resilient.
Dr. Janna Fung, Naturopathic Doctor
Dr. Janna Fung is a licensed naturopathic doctor with a special interest in dermatology and women’s health. She has a passion for evidence based preventative medicine and strives to empower patients with the knowledge to achieve their optimal health. She understands collaborations is the only way to develop realistic sustainable health/wellness results and strives to develop individualized health goals with patients.
