Eczema on Legs: The Three Distinct Types & What Each Needs
Leg eczema covers three distinct conditions with different causes and treatments — atopic, nummular, and stasis dermatitis. Here's how to tell them apart and what helps.
The Koebner Phenomenon: Why Skin Trauma Triggers Psoriasis Plaques
The Koebner phenomenon affects 25-30% of people with psoriasis — producing new plaques at trauma sites 10-14 days after injury. Here's the mechanism and what it means practically.
Vitamin B & Acne: Which B Vitamins Trigger Breakouts, Which Help & Why B12 Is Different
Some B vitamins may trigger acne — others actively help it. Here's what the science says about B12, B6, biotin, and niacinamide, and what to do if you suspect a link
Gut Health & Acne: The Gut-Skin Axis, LPS Translocation & What Actually Helps
The gut-skin axis is real — intestinal permeability allows LPS from gut bacteria to trigger the same TLR4 inflammatory cascade driving acne. Here's what the evidence shows and what to do about it
Psoriasis on Elbows: Why It Appears There, How to Treat It & Long-Term Management
Elbows are one of the most common psoriasis sites — for specific anatomical reasons. Here's why, how elbow psoriasis differs from other locations, and what actually helps.
Psoriasis Fatigue: Why It Happens, What Causes It & What Actually Helps
Psoriasis fatigue is real and has specific biological causes — not just disrupted sleep. Here's what the research shows about the mechanisms and what helps most.
Hormonal Acne Diet: The IGF-1 Mechanism, Foods That Raise Androgens & What Actually Helps
High-glycaemic foods and dairy raise IGF-1 and activate mTORC1 — the same androgen-stimulating pathway driving hormonal acne. Here's what to eat, what to avoid, and why spearmint and DIM specifically address the hormonal dimension
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.