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The Thyroid-Skin Connection: What Your Skin Is Trying to Tell You with Jennifer Fugo - Ep. 105

Season #4

Dry, itchy skin. Persistent rashes. Hives that keep coming back. If you’re living with thyroid issues and struggling with your skin, you may have wondered: Could these things be connected?

In Episode 105 of Thyroid-Healthy Bites, I’m joined by clinical nutritionist Jennifer Fugo, MS, LDN, CNS, founder of Skinterrupt and host of the Healthy Skin Show, to explore the thyroid-skin connection and what your skin may be trying to tell you.

Jennifer shares how her own experience with debilitating skin issues inspired her work helping people with chronic skin conditions. We discuss the connections between thyroid health, eczema, psoriasis, and chronic hives, as well as her 16-point Matrix approach to looking beyond the skin for contributing factors.

We also dig into histamine overload, food allergies versus sensitivities, and why restrictive diets aren’t always the answer. Jennifer shares practical considerations for dry, itchy skin, her perspective on targeted supplementation, and why making peace with food and coming into partnership with your body matters.

In this episode, we discuss:

  • The thyroid connection to dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, and hives
  • Histamine overload and possible contributing factors
  • Elimination diets, food sensitivities, and when restriction goes too far
  • Practical care for dry, itchy skin
  • Nutrition, supplements, and stress support

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