Ayurveda for Psoriasis: What the Evidence Shows for Turmeric, Neem & Panchakarma
Turmeric's curcumin has documented NF-κB inhibition, neem has specific C. acnes and anti-inflammatory activity, and stress reduction through yoga has published psoriasis evidence. Here's what Ayurveda gets right and where its evidence base ends
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.
Facial Psoriasis: Common Sites, Treatment Safety & What Actually Helps
Facial psoriasis is more common than most people realise — and the face's thin skin changes what treatments are safe. Here's where it appears, how to identify it, and what helps.
Zinc & Eczema: The Filaggrin Mechanism, Deficiency Prevalence & Which Form to Take
Zinc regulates filaggrin expression in keratinocytes — the same protein deficiency that defines eczema's barrier dysfunction. Multiple studies find significantly lower serum zinc in eczema patients. Here's the mechanism, the deficiency evidence, and which form absorbs best
Types of Eczema Explained: Atopic, Contact, Seborrhoeic & More
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.
Palmoplantar Psoriasis: Why Hands & Feet Are Especially Challenging & What Helps
Palmoplantar psoriasis on the hands and feet is disproportionately disabling compared to its visible extent. Here's why, what makes it clinically distinct, and what helps.
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.