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, 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.
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.
Psoriasis Skincare Routine: Emollient Timing, Ingredients That Trigger Koebner & What to Avoid
SLS-containing cleansers disrupt the acid mantle that psoriatic skin struggles to maintain. Fragrance compounds penetrate the compromised barrier and trigger Type IV reactions. And emollient timing — within two to three minutes of bathing — determines whether barrier support actually works. Here's the complete routine.
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
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 Has RCT Evidence, What Has Mechanism Only & What to Avoid
Oregon grape has published RCT evidence through berberine's keratinocyte inhibition. Turmeric's curcumin needs piperine for bioavailability. Fragrance-heavy essential oils are documented contact allergens on psoriatic skin. And some Ayurvedic preparations carry undisclosed heavy metals. Here's the honest hierarchy.