Why Your Psoriasis Keeps Coming Back - And How I Finally Stopped It
Steve Collins
Physiologist
If you've tried creams, prescriptions, and elimination diets — and you're still flaring - this might be the most important thing you read today.
I'm supposed to still have psoriasis all over my face. But I don't.
What I'm about to share took me years to figure out. I tried steroid creams — multiple kinds. Dermatologists. Elimination diets. And every single time, the same thing happened: the flare would calm down for a while, and then it would come back. Usually worse.
I spent a long time thinking my skin was the problem. That if I could just find the right cream, the right prescription, the right topical - I'd finally fix it.
I was wrong. And I think you might be making the same mistake.
Everything changed when I finally understood what psoriasis actually is: psoriasis is not a skin condition. It's an immune system disorder that shows up on the skin. My immune system was misfiring - producing inflammatory signals that were sending skin cell production into overdrive. That's what creates the plaques, the flaking, the redness.
A cream can suppress those symptoms temporarily. But it cannot stop the immune signal. That's why every cream eventually stops working. They were never treating the cause.
So the question I couldn't stop asking was simple: what's triggering the immune system?
What I Discovered
The answer was inside my gut.
Here's what I learned. Your gut lining is a barrier - just one cell thick. When it's healthy, it keeps toxins, bacteria, and undigested food out of your bloodstream.
When it's damaged, those particles escape into the bloodstream. Your immune system detects them and mounts an inflammatory response.
That was the moment I understood. My psoriasis wasn't a skin problem. It was an immune problem, driven by a damaged gut. And no cream on earth was ever going to fix that.
Here's what's actually happening inside your body:
The gut lining breaks down Your intestinal barrier gets damaged - by stress, diet, medications. When it does, toxins and inflammatory molecules leak straight into your bloodstream.
The immune response overreacts Your body detects the invasion and fires up a full inflammatory response. In psoriasis, that response never switches off.
The skin pays the price Skin cells are produced at 10x the normal rate. Plaques form. Flares cycle. And nothing you put on the surface will ever address what's happening underneath.
What Finally Worked - After Years Of Nothing
So I went looking for something that could actually fix it.
The first thing I found was zinc carnosine - a compound with a serious body of evidence showing it repairs a damaged gut wall. That was a huge part of my problem.
My leaky gut was flooding my bloodstream with inflammatory molecules, and zinc carnosine could help seal it back up. That single discovery was probably the most important thing in my entire journey.
I also found specific probiotic strains - not generic, off-the-shelf ones, but targeted strains backed by published research. Psoriasis is an autoimmune problem. I needed probiotics that could actually move the needle on immune function, and these ones had real papers behind them.
Then I added anti-inflammatory botanicals to help calm the inflammation that was showing up on my skin. And key vitamins and minerals - zinc, vitamin D3, copper - that are almost always depleted in people with psoriasis.
Within 90 days, my skin was clearer than it had been in years. I stopped using steroid creams entirely. I haven't gone back.
Why I Built Skin + Gut™
What I just described is hard. Sourcing all of those ingredients separately - in the right forms, at clinical doses, from sources you can actually trust - is expensive, complicated, and most people aren't going to do it. I know that because I barely managed it myself.
That's why I built Skin + Gut™.
I got together with a group of PhDs and put everything that worked for me into one formula. Two capsules a day. That's it.
I take it myself. I'd give it to my family. It's the simplest version of what took me years to figure out.
200,000+ people are improving their skin & gut health with My Way Up®
Finally, No More Flares
"My psoriasis flared big time last year. I'm so happy that I have finally found something that is working."
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Lasting Relief
"Using Skin + Gut and improving my gut helped my psoriasis symptoms. It's had a huge effect on my life overall."
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Bye Bye Redness
"I can't believe the difference. Skin + Gut truly transformed my skin."
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No More Flakes
"Within 60 days, the flaking stopped. I'm finally not embarrassed to wear short sleeves at the gym anymore. It works because it targets why it happens, not just the scales."
Everything you need to know about healing your skin from the inside out with Skin + Gut™.
How long does it take to see results?
Supporting healthy skin and digestive function is a gradual process, and individual responses can vary.
We recommend using Skin + Gut™ consistently for 90 days to allow the ingredients time to provide their intended supportive benefits.
You may continue to use Skin + Gut™ beyond this period if desired, as advised by your healthcare practitioner.
Who can benefit from Skin + Gut™?
Skin + Gut™ is suitable for adults looking to support healthy skin and digestive function.
It contains ingredients traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to help relieve the symptoms of acne, dermatitis, mild eczema and mild psoriasis, while supporting gastrointestinal health.
Consistent daily use is recommended to allow the ingredients time to provide their intended supportive benefits.
Can kids take Skin + Gut™?
Skin + Gut™ is intended for adults and adolescents aged 15 years and over.
For parents with individuals under 15 years of age, please consult a qualified healthcare professional or reach out to our clinical team using the email hello@mywayup.com for personalised advice.
How long should I take Skin + Gut™ for?
We recommend taking Skin + Gut™ consistently for at least 90 days to allow the ingredients time to provide their intended supportive benefits.
You may continue using Skin + Gut™ beyond this period if desired or as advised by your healthcare practitioner.
Can I take Skin + Gut™ if I'm pregnant?
Skin + Gut™ has not been specifically evaluated for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Please speak with your healthcare professional before using this product if you are pregnant.
What lab testing do you do?
At My Way Up®, all of our listed medicines undergo independent laboratory testing to ensure quality, purity and consistency. Each active ingredient is tested on arrival at our facility, and the finished product is tested again before release.
We also conduct ongoing stability testing on a scheduled basis to confirm that the active ingredients meet their stated levels throughout the product’s shelf life.
All testing is performed by accredited independent laboratories.
Why is Skin + Gut™ great value?
At My Way Up®, we prioritise quality. Skin + Gut™ is formulated with carefully selected active ingredients that are supported by scientific research and traditional Western herbal medicine, consistent with its listed indications.
Our products undergo independent testing to help ensure quality, purity and consistency across every batch.
Skin + Gut™ combines multiple ingredients into one formulation, offering a convenient option compared to purchasing these ingredients individually.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
*Results from a customer survey taken in July 2022.