Ayurveda for Psoriasis: Turmeric, Neem & Panchakarma — Evidence, Safety & Heavy Metal Risks
Turmeric's curcumin has documented NF-κB inhibition relevant to psoriasis, neem has COX-2 inhibitory and S. aureus antimicrobial activity, and Panchakarma has a published RCT. Here's what the evidence shows — and the heavy metal contamination risk to know about.
Topical Steroid Withdrawal: The Proposed Mechanisms, What's Accepted vs Contested & What to Do
Topical steroid withdrawal sits between recognised rebound dermatitis and a contested distinct condition — the catecholamine rebound mechanism is proposed but not established. Here's what dermatologists accept, what's still debated, and how to approach tapering safely.
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.