What Is the EASI Score? How Eczema Severity Is Measured & What the Numbers Mean
The EASI score measures eczema severity across four body areas and four clinical signs. Here's exactly how it's calculated, what the scores mean, and why it matters for treatment
Moisturising for Eczema: Why It's Essential
Moisturising is the foundation of eczema care — but most people do it wrong. Learn how emollients work, what to look for, and when to moisturise for best results.
Sea Moss for Eczema: Does It Actually Help?
Sea moss is trending for eczema — but does it live up to the claims? We look at the evidence, the nutrients, the risks, and what's realistic to expect.
Cryotherapy and Eczema: What the Cold Actually Does and What's Safe at Home
Cold therapy temporarily reduces eczema itch through specific vasoconstriction and histamine mechanisms — but cold urticaria is a real risk. Here's what's safe and what isn't.
Witch Hazel and Eczema: Helpful or Harmful?
Witch hazel's astringent properties make it popular for skin — but for eczema it's a mixed picture. Here's the mechanism, the alcohol issue, and when it might be appropriate.
Ear Eczema: Causes, Types, Canal vs Outer Ear & the Most Effective Treatments
Ear eczema affects the ear canal, outer ear, and behind the ear through different mechanisms — seborrhoeic overlap in the canal, contact allergen reactions on the outer ear, and atopic eczema behind the ear. Here's the specific treatment for each.
Shea Butter for Eczema: What It Contains, Whether It Helps & How to Use It
Shea butter is widely used for eczema — but not all forms are equal and the oleic acid content raises some nuances. Here's what's in it, what helps, and how to use it correctly.
Vitamin A & Eczema: Why Retinol Often Makes It Worse & When It Actually Helps
Topical retinoids worsen eczema in most presentations — accelerating cell turnover on an already-compromised barrier. But vitamin A deficiency genuinely worsens eczema severity. Here's the distinction that matters.
Eczema on Legs: The Three Distinct Types & What Each Needs
Leg eczema covers three distinct conditions with different causes and treatments — atopic, nummular, and stasis dermatitis. Here's how to tell them apart and what helps.
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation from Eczema: Why It Happens & What Helps
Eczema PIH is caused by inflammation triggering excess melanin production — not structural scarring. Here's the mechanism, what makes it worse, and how to fade it safely.
Bananas & Eczema: Nutrients, Histamine Liberation & the Latex-Fruit Syndrome Explained
Bananas contain vitamin B6, resistant starch, and potassium that support eczema from the inside — but latex-fruit syndrome and histamine liberation create specific risks for a subset. Here's how to tell which applies to you
Paraffin Creams for Eczema: Benefits, Risks & Alternatives
Paraffin-based emollients reduce TEWL and are among the most effective eczema moisturisers available — but the fire risk from fabric saturation is real and specific. Here's what you need to know.