Hormones & Eczema: The Oestrogen-Filaggrin Connection, Cyclical Flares & What to Do
Eczema flares that follow the menstrual cycle, worsen in perimenopause, or change with the contraceptive pill all have specific hormonal mechanisms. Here's the science behind each pattern.
Sleep Apnoea & Psoriasis: The Shared Inflammatory Mechanism & What to Do About It
Psoriasis patients have significantly higher rates of obstructive sleep apnoea — and the relationship is bidirectional. Here's the shared NF-κB mechanism, why it matters for treatment, and what to do.
Bio-Oil & Eczema: Why the Fragrance and Oleic Acid Profile Make It Inappropriate for Most Presentations
Bio-Oil's fragrance contains linalool and lavender oil — both documented contact allergens for eczema-prone skin. Here's why it's generally inappropriate for eczema and what to use instead.
Korean Skincare for Acne: What K-Beauty Gets Right, What to Modify & the Best Ingredients
Korean skincare's barrier-first philosophy is more evidence-based for acne than aggressive stripping approaches — but the double cleanse and essence layering need modification for acne-prone skin. Here's what to keep and what to change.
Psoriasis & Longevity: What Inflammaging Research Means for People with Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory condition — and chronic inflammation is increasingly understood as the primary driver of accelerated biological ageing. Here's what the longevity research means specifically for psoriasis.
Perfume & Eczema: Why Fragrance Is the Most Common Contact Allergen & How to Navigate It
Fragrance is the most common contact allergen in cosmetics — and eczema skin's elevated permeability makes it significantly more vulnerable. Here's the mechanism, the EU allergen list, and practical guidance.
Turmeric for Psoriasis: The Curcumin Mechanism, the Bioavailability Problem & What the Evidence Actually Shows
Turmeric's curcumin has a specific and coherent mechanism for psoriasis — but its notorious poor bioavailability is what determines whether it actually works. Here's the honest picture.
Herbal Remedies for Eczema: Mechanism by Mechanism, Evidence by Evidence
Herbal remedies for eczema range from genuinely evidenced to potentially harmful. Here's the mechanism and evidence for each major option — honestly assessed.
Creatine & Acne: The DHT Mechanism, the Evidence & Who's Most at Risk
Creatine's link to acne runs through DHT elevation rather than direct sebum effects — but individual androgen sensitivity determines whether this matters for your skin. Here's the honest picture.
Exfoliation & Psoriasis: The Safe Scale Removal Hierarchy & the Koebner Risk
Physical exfoliation carries a genuine Koebner risk for psoriasis. Here's the chemical exfoliation hierarchy that works, why urea beats salicylic acid as a first step, and when to avoid exfoliation entirely.
Skin Cycling With Eczema: Why the Standard Protocol Doesn't Work & What to Do Instead
Standard skin cycling is too aggressive for eczema-prone skin — but a modified version for settled skin makes sense. Here's what to change and what to keep.
Omega-3 and Psoriasis: The Eicosanoid Mechanism, What the Evidence Shows & Realistic Expectations
Omega-3 fatty acids have a specific and coherent mechanism for psoriasis — but the evidence is more nuanced than supplement marketing suggests. Here's the honest picture.