Psoriasis & Eczema Triggers: What Causes Flare-Ups & How to Identify Yours
Flare-ups rarely have a single cause. Here's a clear guide to the most common psoriasis and eczema triggers, what makes each one work, and how to find your personal pattern.
Topical Steroid Withdrawal: What Is It, What Causes It, and What the Evidence Show
Topical steroid withdrawal is a genuinely debated topic. Here's an honest account of the evidence, the proposed mechanisms, what's accepted, and what to do if you're concerned.
Gluten and Psoriasis: Who It Affects, Who It Doesn't & How to Find Out
Gluten doesn't trigger psoriasis universally — but for people with coeliac disease or elevated anti-gliadin antibodies, it measurably worsens it. Here's the specific evidence.
Zinc for Eczema: What It Does, What the Evidence Shows & How Much to Take
Zinc is consistently lower in eczema patients and plays specific roles in barrier function, immune regulation, and S. aureus defence. Here's what the evidence shows.
Could Your Home Be Triggering Your Eczema? The Household Triggers Explained
Dust mites, hard water, indoor humidity, and fragrance in cleaning products all have specific mechanisms for worsening eczema. Here's what they are and what actually helps.
Makeup with Eczema or Psoriasis: What Works, What to Avoid & How to Apply Safely
Makeup and sensitive skin conditions can work together — with the right products and technique. Here's what to look for, what to avoid, and how eczema and psoriasis differ.
Types of Eczema Explained: Causes, Symptoms & How Each Is Managed
Eczema covers several distinct conditions with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Here's a clear guide to each type — how to recognise them and how they're managed.
Eczema on Black Skin: How It Appears, Why It's Underdiagnosed & What Helps
Eczema on Black skin looks different from standard descriptions — and has been underrepresented in medical education. Here's how to identify it, why PIH occurs, and what helps.
Essential Oils for Eczema: A Honest Guide to What Helps, What Harms & How to Use Them
Several essential oils have anti-inflammatory properties relevant to eczema — but many are also documented contact allergens. Here's an honest guide to which are worth trying.
How to Fake Tan Safely with Eczema or Psoriasis
Fake tan and sensitive skin can work together — with the right products and technique. Here's how to prep, apply, and care for skin with eczema or psoriasis before and after tanning.
Soothing Bath Salts for Eczema & Psoriasis
Bath salts can soothe eczema and psoriasis — but not all types work equally. Here's the science on Dead Sea salts, Epsom salts, and colloidal oatmeal, and how to use them safely.
How Stress Triggers Eczema and Psoriasis Flare-Ups
Stress is one of the most consistently documented triggers for eczema and psoriasis. Here's how it works mechanistically — and what actually helps break the cycle.