Is your leaky skin causing chronic disease? (Here's what to do) with Kiran Krishnan
About this episode
This episode explores the connection between skin health and chronic disease with microbiologist Kiran Krishnan.
It's easy to think that skin issues are just cosmetic… something to cover up, manage, or ignore. But what if your skin is actually one of the earliest warning systems in your body? In this episode of the ReThink Health Podcast, I sit down with microbiologist Kiran Krishnan to explore a groundbreaking (and often overlooked) connection: Your skin health may predict your risk for chronic disease, inflammation, and even how you age. Drawing from decades of microbiome research, Kiran explains why conditions like acne, eczema, dryness, and sensitivity may be signs of deeper dysfunction. And more importantly, he reveals what you can actually do about it! You'll learn: How "leaky skin" and barrier dysfunction may contribute to chronic disease risk The surprising link between skin issues and conditions like Alzheimer's, osteoporosis, and inflammation How the skin microbiome controls pH, hydration, and structural integrity What most skincare routines get wrong (and how they may be making things worse) The connection between gut health, acne, and systemic inflammation Why certain everyday products (like soaps, fragrances, and makeup) may disrupt your skin's natural balance The role of…
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Autumn Smith
Guest: Kiran Krishnan
Topics covered
- skin health
- chronic disease
- microbiome
- inflammation
- gut health
- skincare routines
Keywords
- leaky skin
- chronic disease
- skin microbiome
- probiotics
- skincare
- inflammation
- gut health
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Organizations: ReThink Health
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