The Psoriasis Diet: What to Eat, What to Avoid & What the Evidence Shows
Diet influences psoriasis through inflammation, gut health, and body weight — but individual responses vary. Here's what the evidence shows and how to build a sustainable approach.
Essential Oils for Psoriasis: What May Help, What to Be Cautious About & How to Use Them Safely
Some essential oils may provide comfort for psoriasis symptoms — but several are documented contact allergens. Here's an honest guide to which are worth trying and how to use them safely.
Coconut Oil for Psoriasis: What It Does Well, What It Doesn't & the Scalp Caveat
Coconut oil has specific properties relevant to psoriasis — particularly for the scalp and scale softening. Here's what it does well, what it doesn't, and the Malassezia caveat.
Oregon Grape for Psoriasis: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium) is one of the few herbal treatments with real clinical evidence for psoriasis. Here's what the research shows, how to use it, and its limits.
Which Type of Psoriasis Do You Have?
Not all psoriasis looks or behaves the same. Here's a clear guide to every type — plaque, guttate, pustular, erythrodermic and more — and how to tell them apart.
Is Sudocrem Good for Psoriasis?
Sudocrem can soothe psoriasis irritation — but it's not a treatment. Here's what each ingredient does, where it genuinely helps, and where better options exist.
Does L-Glutamine Help Psoriasis?
L-glutamine is linked to gut health, immune function, and IL-17 pathways relevant to psoriasis. Here's what the evidence actually shows — and what it doesn't.
Psoriasis on the Back: What Makes It Different and What Actually Helps
Back psoriasis is one of the most common locations — and one of the hardest to manage. Here's what makes it specific, how to apply treatment effectively, and what helps long-term.
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.
Coal Tar for Psoriasis: How It Works, What to Expect & the Safety Question
Coal tar is one of the oldest psoriasis treatments still in use — for good reason. Here's how it works, what it's best for, what the safety evidence shows, and how to use it effectively.
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.