Is Vitamin E Good for Acne?
Vitamin E is widely used for acne and scarring — but the evidence is more nuanced than most articles admit. Here's what it does, what it doesn't, and what to use.
Eczema in and Around the Ears: Causes, Types & What Helps
Ear eczema affects different areas with different causes — nickel allergy, seborrhoeic dermatitis, and atopic eczema all present here. Here's how to tell them apart and what helps.
Sunbeds & Psoriasis: UV Light, Skin Cancer Risk, and What Works Better
UV light does help psoriasis — but sunbeds and medical phototherapy are not the same thing. Here's an honest guide to the risks, the evidence, and what dermatologists recommend instead.
Psoriasis on Lips: How to Identify It, What Helps & What to Avoid
Lip psoriasis is rare but real — and often confused with other conditions. Here's how to identify it, what helps, and why certain common lip habits make it worse.
The Role of Vitamin A in Eczema Management
Vitamin A, retinol, retinoids — three very different things for eczema skin. Here's what the evidence says about each, including the toxicity risk most articles miss.
Protein Powder and Acne: Why It Happens & What to Do About It
Whey protein is one of the most consistently reported acne triggers — for specific reasons. Here's the mechanism, which other gym factors matter, and what to switch to.
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.
Can Vitamin B Supplements Cause Acne?
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 and Acne: What the Research Actually Shows
The gut-acne connection is real and increasingly well-evidenced. Here's what the research shows about the microbiome, SIBO, androgen metabolism, and what actually helps.
Psoriasis on the Elbows: Why It Happens There and What Actually Helps
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 and 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.