Psoriasis Supplements: What Has Strong Evidence, What Has Mechanism Only & What to Avoid
Vitamin D deficiency is documented in up to 80% of psoriasis patients and directly modulates Th17 activity. Omega-3 reduces leukotriene B4 specifically elevated in psoriatic plaques. Here's the full evidence hierarchy — what to prioritise, what to add, and what the evidence doesn't support
Magnesium for Eczema & Psoriasis: The HPA Axis Mechanism, Dead Sea Evidence & What the Research Shows
Magnesium is linked to inflammation, stress, sleep, and skin barrier function — all relevant to eczema and psoriasis. Here's what the evidence actually shows.
Scalp Psoriasis: How to Identify It, Treat It & Manage It Long-Term
Scalp psoriasis affects up to 80% of people with psoriasis — but it's often confused with dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis. Here's how to tell them apart and what actually helps.
Biotin for Eczema & Psoriasis: Benefits & Limits
Biotin supports keratinocyte function in eczema and psoriasis — but high-dose supplementation can worsen acne through pantothenic acid competition. Here's the honest picture
Eczema & Psoriasis During Pregnancy: Why Skin Changes, What's Safe & What to Expect
Pregnancy can dramatically improve or worsen eczema and psoriasis — for specific immunological reasons. Here's why, what's safe to use, and what to expect postpartum.
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.