How to Treat Scalp Eczema: Tips & Remedies
Scalp eczema is itchy, persistent, and often confused with dandruff. Here's what causes it, how to tell the difference, and the treatments that genuinely help.
Hormonal Acne: Causes, Why It Happens & What Actually Helps
Hormonal acne has specific, identifiable causes — not just "hormones fluctuating." Here's the mechanism behind jawline breakouts, cyclical acne, PCOS acne, and stress acne.
Nail Psoriasis: Why Each Symptom Occurs, How to Distinguish It from Fungal Infection & What Helps
Nail psoriasis affects up to 80% of people with psoriasis — pitting from the nail matrix, onycholysis from the nail bed, and oil drop discolouration each have distinct anatomical causes. Here's how to distinguish it from fungal infection and what treatment options exist
Eyelid Eczema: Types, Causes, Safe Treatments & What to Avoid
Eyelid eczema needs different treatment from other locations. Here's the types, the contact allergen causes most people miss, and why topical steroids carry specific risks around the eyes.
Thyroid Disease, Eczema & Psoriasis: The Shared Th1/Th17 Immune Pathway & What It Means Practically
Hashimoto's, Graves' disease, and psoriasis share Th1/Th17 immune dysregulation — which is why they co-occur more than chance predicts. Here's the specific mechanism and what to do about it.
Acne Supplements: What the Evidence Shows for Each Nutrient
Zinc, vitamin D, omega-3 and probiotics all have specific mechanisms for acne — but the evidence base for each varies significantly. Here's the honest hierarchy
The Best Probiotics for Eczema
Probiotics for eczema: which strains are most studied, what the evidence shows, what to look for in a supplement, and how gut health fits into the bigger picture.
Eczema and Air Pollution: What the Research Actually Shows
Air pollution directly affects eczema-prone skin through specific mechanisms — not just general irritation. Here's what the research shows and what practical steps help.
Alcohol and Eczema or Psoriasis: How It Worsens Symptoms & What to Drink Instead
Alcohol is one of the most consistently documented triggers for both psoriasis and eczema — through specific mechanisms. Here's why, plus alcohol-free alternatives worth trying.
Skin Barrier Dysfunction in Eczema & Psoriasis: The Filaggrin Deficit, Ceramide Loss & How to Repair It
Eczema's skin barrier dysfunction begins with filaggrin loss-of-function mutations that reduce natural moisturising factors and ceramide production — creating the TEWL cycle that defines the condition. Here's the mechanism and what actually repairs it.
Leaky Gut & Psoriasis: Is There Really a Link? What the Science Says
Can leaky gut affect psoriasis? The gut-skin axis is a real and growing area of research. Here's what the evidence actually shows — and what you can do about it.
Eczema Supplements: What the Evidence Shows for Each
A comprehensive guide to eczema supplements — what each nutrient does, what the evidence shows, what to prioritise, and how to build a sensible supplementation approach.