Acne and Psoriasis Aren’t Random: Kolby’s Story of Gut Health, Minerals, and Long-Awaited Answers
If you’ve dealt with acne and psoriasis—especially at the same time—you know the emotional exhaustion that comes with it. It’s more than just “skin issues.” It’s feeling like your body is throwing signals you can’t decode, and every professional gives you a different guess.
This was Kolby’s reality for over 15 years.
And she didn’t just have a little psoriasis or mild acne. She had full-body inflammation that demanded attention:
“Specifically for me, it's been psoriasis and acne… on my scalp, the worst, on my face, and then all over my body… the acne specifically was cystic on my face… and then I also had it all over my body.”
If you’ve ever felt trapped in that cycle — the frustration, the uncertainty, the constant self-monitoring — you’re in good company.
But Kolby’s story is also a story of clarity, because this is where she finally learned how psoriasis and gut health, acne and minerals, and the deeper inner systems of the body are all woven together.
The Beginning: Scalp Psoriasis, Cystic Acne, and a Lifetime of “Try This”
Kolby’s skin journey started young:
“My skin journey started probably over 20 years ago…it feels like my entire life that I've been struggling with skin issues.”
Like many people who struggle with acne and psoriasis, she went through the entire conventional to functional medicine loop:
Accutane
Birth control
Spironolactone
Countless dermatology visits
Topicals
Elimination diets
Supplements without strategy
Chlorophyll (because TikTok said so)
GI Map testing with no interpretation
Dutch testing without actionable steps
And still:
“Just nothing ever really resolved it.”
This is the part where most people start thinking their skin is just “broken.” But Kolby wasn’t broken — the approach was.
Gut Health: The Common Thread Behind Psoriasis and Acne
Kolby didn’t think she had gut problems.
And honestly? That’s extremely common in psoriasis and acne clients.
Most of them don’t have dramatic digestive symptoms — but research shows both conditions have deep ties to the gut.
Kolby’s earlier lab work hinted at issues:
“I would maybe have some elevated zonulin markers… but I never really did anything with it.”
Even without gut symptoms, both acne and psoriasis are influenced by:
intestinal permeability
altered gut bacteria
inflammatory byproducts from the gut
immune overactivation
H. pylori and other infections
nutrient absorption issues
detoxification challenges
So when she re-did testing at Clear Skin Lab, the shift wasn’t just about running labs — it was about interpreting them with the skin in mind.
“The biggest differentiator for me was just the comprehensive lab testing right up front… it's like this is where you're at, these are the issues that are coming up right now.”
Her psoriasis on the scalp, face, and body showed massive improvement once gut pathways were supported.
But the gut wasn’t the only missing piece.
Minerals: The Acne Trigger Almost Everyone Overlooks
Kolby was living the kind of lifestyle that many people with acne share:
active
high-output
juggling life and stress
trying to heal “perfectly”
unintentionally burning through minerals
This is where minerals become crucial, because both acne and psoriasis involve:
electrolyte regulation
inflammation control
cellular hydration
stress hormones
detox enzyme function
skin barrier repair
Mineral imbalances don’t get the credit they deserve — especially for acne.
And one of Kolby’s simplest but most effective tools?
“A daily mineral mocktail for me has become a staple… it’s something so simple and you can make it so fun… that has been really huge.”
The HTMA gave her the roadmap she’d been missing.
Her body wasn’t failing — it was under-resourced.
Once minerals were corrected, everything worked better: supplements, digestion, skin turnover, inflammation, and energy.
The Plan: Personalized, Sustainable, and Actually Doable
What surprised Kolby the most wasn’t the labs — it was that healing didn’t require losing herself.
“I can heal while also living my life… I just did not think that that was going to be possible.”
Her practitioner didn’t give her fear-based rules.
She gave her strategy.
Kolby’s plan included:
mineral repletion
targeted gut support
H. pylori protocols
nervous system balancing
personalized supplements
sustainable food recommendations (not restrictive ones)
education on what her patterns meant
And the result?
“80, 85% improvement” in her psoriasis — including the stubborn psoriasis on scalp and face that had defined her life for years.
Her acne became more predictable, more manageable, and far less inflamed.
Not because she was trying harder.
But because her body finally had what it needed.
Kolby’s skin after addressing gut health, minerals, and inflammation triggers.
The Timeline Reality: Healing Takes Time, But It’s Possible
Kolby’s first six months were a mindset shift.
“I definitely came in with that like, okay, six months and I'm healed… and I definitely changed my whole mindset.”
After 15–20 years of inflammation, healing isn’t a sprint.
But direction matters.
Momentum matters.
Clarity matters.
And Kolby finally had all three.
Kolby’s Advice to Anyone Struggling With Acne and Psoriasis
Her message is simple and honest:
“Please don't give up.”
Because acne and psoriasis aren’t random.
They’re loud, persistent signals from systems that need support.
And when you address:
gut health
minerals
stress physiology
immune balance
…your skin starts to shift in powerful ways.
If You Recognized Yourself in Kolby’s Story…
You’re not “just unlucky.”
You’re not “too complicated.”
You’re not someone who “nothing works for.”
You’re someone who needs a root-cause map — not more surface-level treatments.
This is what we do inside Clear Skin Lab:
✔ Gut testing
✔ Mineral testing
✔ Hormone insights
✔ A real plan
✔ Real support
✔ Real progress
If you’re ready to finally understand your acne and psoriasis, we’re here.
Apply to work with us — your future self will thank you.