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.
Psoriatic Arthritis: Symptoms, Types, Early Signs & Why to Act Quickly
Psoriatic arthritis affects up to 30% of people with psoriasis and can cause irreversible joint damage without treatment. Here's what to recognise and when to see a doctor.
Acupuncture for Psoriasis: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Acupuncture has been studied for psoriasis — the evidence is genuinely limited. Here's what the research shows, why some people find it helpful, and the Koebner risk to know about.
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.
Swimming with Psoriasis: Chlorine, Salt Water & How to Protect Your Skin
Swimming is one of the best exercises for psoriasis — but chlorine needs managing. Here's what chlorine actually does to psoriasis skin and how to swim without worsening it.
Are You Making These Psoriasis Skincare Mistakes?
Building a skincare routine for psoriasis requires knowing which ingredients help, which trigger flares, and what mistakes make symptoms harder to manage. Here's a clear guide.
Nail Psoriasis: Symptoms, Why They Occur & What Helps
Nail psoriasis affects up to 80% of people with psoriasis — and each symptom has a specific cause in nail anatomy. Here's what's happening and what helps.
Best Apps for Eczema & Psoriasis: Tracking Symptoms, Triggers & Flare-Ups
The right eczema or psoriasis app turns unpredictable flare-ups into identifiable patterns. Here's a practical guide to the best apps available and what each does best.
Psoriasis-Friendly Snacks: What to Eat Between Meals and Why It Matter
The wrong snacks sustain the inflammatory patterns that drive psoriasis. Here are ten snack ideas with specific nutritional rationale — and what to replace the worst offenders with.
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.
Hair Removal & Psoriasis: The Koebner Risk by Method, What's Safest & How to Minimise Trauma
Waxing, epilating, and depilatory creams all carry specific Koebner risk for psoriasis-prone skin — but the risk level differs significantly by method. Here's the hierarchy from safest to highest risk and how to protect skin during each
Herbal Treatments for Psoriasis: What the Evidence Shows for Each & What to Avoid
Oregon grape has published RCT evidence for psoriasis through berberine's keratinocyte inhibition. Turmeric's curcumin needs piperine to work. Tea tree oil and essential oils often worsen psoriasis. Here's the honest hierarchy