Blood Testing for Acne
When it comes to clearing acne naturally, understanding the why behind your skin breakouts is crucial. At Melissa Birch Nutrition, we go beyond simply treating symptoms. As an experienced acne nutritionist and acne naturopath, I use advanced functional blood testing for acne to uncover the deeper imbalances driving your skin issues.
My signature Clear Skin Complete Programme includes a Functional Blood Panel (fasted, taken on days 2–5 of your menstrual cycle), assessing 47 key biomarkers. This in-depth testing helps pinpoint the underlying causes of your acne and factors that standard GP tests often overlook.
Why Blood Testing is Essential for Acne
Acne isn’t just a skin issue. It can be a sign of complex internal imbalances. Traditional GP blood tests are often designed to flag only disease states, using “normal ranges” that indicate when something is severely wrong. But these normal ranges don’t tell us whether your body is functioning optimally.
That’s why I interpret results through a functional lens, looking for optimal ranges rather than just what’s “normal.” This helps detect subtle imbalances in your hormones, inflammation levels, blood sugar control, nutrient stores, and more. Factors that can fuel acne long before they show up as clinical disease.
What We Test & Why It Matters for Acne
The 47 biomarkers in your blood panel help us explore the top 9 root causes of acne:
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Adrenal health & stress resilience: Chronic stress affects hormone balance and inflammation. Markers like cortisol (via symptoms) and inflammatory proteins (e.g., hs-CRP) can show how stress is impacting your skin.
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Blood sugar imbalances: HbA1C and lipid markers (cholesterol & triglycerides) reveal how well your body manages blood sugar, a key driver for hormonal breakouts.
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Hormonal imbalances: FSH, LH, and Oestradiol provide insight into menstrual cycle health, ovulation, and potential androgen dominance, all of which can worsen acne.
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Inflammation: Elevated hs-CRP can point to systemic inflammation. A major acne trigger.
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Gut & detox pathways: Liver function markers (Bilirubin, ALP, ALT, Gamma GT) and protein status (Albumin, Globulin) give clues about detoxification efficiency, essential for clear skin.
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Nutrient deficiencies: Vitamin D, Active B12, Folate, Iron, Magnesium as low levels of these nutrients can hinder skin healing, immune balance, and hormone regulation.
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Thyroid health: TSH, Free T3, Free T4 help us identify sluggish thyroid function, which can slow skin healing and worsen breakouts.
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Immune function & infection response: A full white blood cell count shows how your immune system is responding to inflammation, infections, or gut-related issues that may be linked to acne.
Clear Skin Complete Programme
Once we identify your unique imbalances, we create a tailored plan to address them through targeted nutrition, lifestyle shifts, and supplementation, helping you achieve truly lasting skin clarity.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start healing, my Clear Skin Complete Programme is the most comprehensive way to understand and address the root causes of your acne.
Apply today and take the first step toward naturally clear, healthy skin.
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