"Every year, nearly 80 million Americans will consult their doctors about their skin. In fact, skin disorders beat out anxiety, depression, back pain, and diabetes as the number one reason Americans see their doctors. Unfortunately, however, the vast majority will receive only a surface-level treatment, leaving the underlying conditions at the root of their skin issues unresolved. Skin doesn't lie; it reflects overall health in unimaginable ways. In [this book], internationally renowned dermatologist and scientist Dr. Whitney Bowe shows readers that skin health is much more than skin-deep. As a pioneering on the cutting edge of gut-brain-skin research, she explains how skin disorders--from stubborn acne and rosacea to psoriasis, eczema, and premature wrinkling--are manifestations of irregularities originating in the gut. Lasers, scalpels, creams, and prescriptions cannot guarantee the consistently healthy, glowing skin we all seek. Instead, Dr. Bowe focuses on the microbiome--where trillions of microbes "speak" to your skin via the brain--and highlights the connection between sleep, stress, diet, gastrointestinal health, and the look of your skin. With simple explanations of the science, do-it-yourself practical skincare strategies, and a life-changing three-week program, The Beauty of Dirty Skin is your road map to great skin from the inside out and the outside in."--Jacket