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April 22, 2025

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Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) in Psoriasis Patients

Understanding the Gut-Skin Axis in Autoimmune Disease

When we think of Psoriasis, we usually picture skin plaques, flaking, and inflammation — but did you know the root cause might lie deep within your digestive system? One hidden trigger that’s often overlooked in psoriasis patients is Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO).

This gut-skin connection is an essential piece of the puzzle in both the flare-up and management of psoriasis.

Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) in Psoriasis

🧠 What Is SIBO?

SIBO occurs when bacteria that normally live in the large intestine start growing excessively in the small intestine. This overgrowth leads to:

Poor digestion and nutrient malabsorption.
Production of harmful gases like methane and hydrogen.
Increased gut wall permeability (leaky gut).
Chronic immune activation.

For people with autoimmune diseases like psoriasis, this means more frequent and severe inflammatory episodes.

🌿 The Gut-Skin Axis: Why SIBO Matters in Psoriasis

Modern research and Ayurvedic principles both confirm:

Your gut health directly influences your skin health.

When your gut is inflamed or imbalanced, undigested food particles, toxins, and microbial byproducts can enter your bloodstream (a condition Ayurveda identifies as “Ama”), triggering the immune system to overreact — often resulting in skin flare-ups.

⚠️ Common Signs of SIBO in Psoriasis Patients

Psoriasis patients with SIBO may experience symptoms beyond the skin, such as:

✔️ Chronic bloating and gas.
✔️ Abdominal discomfort or cramping.
✔️ Frequent diarrhea or constipation (or alternating).
✔️ Nutritional deficiencies (B12, Iron, Vitamin D).
✔️ Brain fog and fatigue.
✔️ Worsening of skin lesions during digestive upset.

This shows that the skin and gut are more connected than most people think — healing the skin often starts with healing the gut.

🔬 How Ayurveda Views SIBO and Psoriasis

In Ayurveda, SIBO is seen as a result of:

Impaired Agni (digestive fire).
Accumulation of Ama (toxins).
Weak Rasa Dhatu (nutrient assimilation).
Vitiation of Pitta and Kapha doshas, especially in the digestive tract.

Ayurvedic treatment focuses not just on skin symptoms but on restoring gut balance, correcting digestion, and eliminating Ama — which in turn reduces skin inflammation.

🌱 Ayurvedic Approach to SIBO and Psoriasis

At EliteAyurveda, we design a personalized gut-healing protocol for psoriasis patients, which often includes:

✅ Deep Gut Detoxification to clear Ama and bacterial overload.
✅ Herbal Antimicrobial Formulations to restore healthy gut flora without harming beneficial microbes.
✅ Agni-Boosting Therapies to strengthen digestion and prevent future overgrowth.
✅ Dietary Corrections to eliminate incompatible foods (Viruddha Ahara) and inflammatory triggers.
✅ Tissue Repair & Rasayana Therapy to rejuvenate both gut lining and skin.

This holistic approach doesn’t just manage psoriasis symptoms — it aims for lasting remission by addressing one of its core triggers.

💬 Doctor’s Insight

“In our clinic, we’ve seen psoriasis patients whose flare-ups correlate directly with digestive symptoms. Once their gut health improves — especially when SIBO is addressed — the skin often clears faster and stays that way longer.”
— Dr. Adil Moulanchikkal, Chief Physician, EliteAyurveda