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.
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.
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.
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.
Anxiety & Eczema: Why the Connection Is Deeper Than 'Stress Causing a Rash'
Anxiety and eczema share a specific and bidirectional biological relationship — not just "stress causes flares." Here's the mechanism and what the evidence shows for breaking the cycle
Eczema and Dairy: The IgE vs Non-IgE Distinction, What the Evidence Shows & How to Test It
Dairy and eczema have a real but nuanced relationship — IgE milk allergy is different from non-IgE delayed reactions. Here's how to tell them apart and whether elimination is worth trying.
Cold Water Therapy & Psoriasis: What the Evidence Shows & What to Watch Out For
Cold water therapy has plausible mechanisms for psoriasis — but cold urticaria, Koebner risk, and dryness are real concerns. Here's the honest evidence and practical guide.
Mouth Taping for Acne: Trend, Myth or Helpful Habit? What the Evidence Shows
Mouth taping has no direct evidence for acne — but the sleep quality it aims to improve does. Poor sleep elevates cortisol through HPA axis dysregulation, increasing sebum production and worsening inflammatory acne. Here's the honest picture.