Omega-3 for Eczema: The EPA Eicosanoid Mechanism, ALA Conversion Rate & Which Form Works Best
EPA competes with arachidonic acid for cyclooxygenase enzymes, reducing the leukotriene B4 specifically elevated in eczema. ALA from flaxseed converts at only 5–10% — here's why the form of omega-3 determines whether it actually works
Psoriasis and Liver Health: The Hepatodermal Axis Explained
Psoriasis and liver disease are connected through shared inflammatory pathways and metabolic syndrome. Here's what the hepatodermal axis means, what to monitor, and what helps.
Pregnancy Acne: Why It Happens, What's Safe & What Actually Helps
Pregnancy acne is driven by specific hormonal changes in the first trimester. Here's why it happens, which treatments are safe during pregnancy, and what actually helps.
Can Psoriasis Go Into Remission? What the Research Shows About Clear Periods
Psoriasis remission is real — but its likelihood depends on the type you have. Here's what research shows about spontaneous clearing, treatment-induced remission, and maintaining it.
Smoking & Acne: The DHEA Mechanism, Smoker's Acne vs Inflammatory Acne & What Quitting Does
Smoking elevates DHEA through nicotine's adrenal stimulation — increasing androgenic sebum production independently of testosterone. Here's why smoker's acne is predominantly non-inflammatory, and what happens to skin after quitting.
Light Therapy for Psoriasis: How It Works, the NHS Pathway & Home Devices
Phototherapy is one of the most effective psoriasis treatments available — here's how narrowband UVB actually works, what the NHS pathway looks like, and an honest look at home devices.
Vitamin C for Acne: What It Does, When It Helps & How to Choose the Right Formula
Vitamin C helps acne through sebum oxidation protection and PIH fading — not by treating active breakouts. Here's the mechanism, the formula considerations, and what to use.
Psoriatic Arthritis: Symptoms, Types, the CASPAR Criteria & Why Early Treatment Matters
Psoriatic arthritis affects up to 30% of people with psoriasis and can cause irreversible joint damage without treatment. Here's what to recognise, the five subtypes explained, and why the six-month treatment window matters.
Collagen & Psoriasis: The MMP Breakdown Mechanism, Type II for Psoriatic Arthritis & What the Evidence Shows
Psoriatic inflammation accelerates collagen breakdown through MMP-1 and MMP-3 enzymes. Type I collagen supports dermal repair; Type II is specifically relevant to psoriatic arthritis. Here's what the evidence shows for each.
Stress Acne: The Cortisol-DHEAS-DHT Pathway, Why It Appears on the Jawline & What Actually Works
Stress causes acne through specific hormonal and skin-level mechanisms — not just lifestyle disruption. Here's what's actually happening and what helps most.
Eczema and Allergies: The Connection, Common Triggers & What Actually Helps
Eczema and allergies are closely connected — but the relationship is more specific than most people realise. Here's the science behind the atopic march and what it means for managing both.
Acne Face Map: Why Location Matters, What Each Zone Means & the TCM Myth Debunked
Acne location is determined by sebaceous gland density and androgen receptor distribution — not organ health. Jawline is hormonal; forehead is sebum and product buildup; cheeks are contact and friction. Here's the evidence-based face map