Best Seeds for Eczema & Psoriasis: What Each One Does, How Much to Eat & the Sesame Allergen Warning
Flaxseed's ALA omega-3 converts to EPA at only 5–10% without milling — chia provides direct SDA alongside prebiotic mucilage for the gut-skin axis. Here's what each seed does and the sesame allergy concern most articles miss
Psoriasis & Eczema Triggers: What Causes Flare-Ups & How to Identify Yours
Flare-ups rarely have a single cause. Here's a clear guide to the most common psoriasis and eczema triggers, what makes each one work, and how to find your personal pattern.
Topical Steroid Withdrawal: The Proposed Mechanisms, What's Accepted vs Contested & What to Do
Topical steroid withdrawal sits between recognised rebound dermatitis and a contested distinct condition — the catecholamine rebound mechanism is proposed but not established. Here's what dermatologists accept, what's still debated, and how to approach tapering safely.
Facial Psoriasis: Common Sites, Treatment Safety & What Actually Helps
Facial psoriasis is more common than most people realise — and the face's thin skin changes what treatments are safe. Here's where it appears, how to identify it, and what helps.
Gluten and Psoriasis: Who It Affects, Who It Doesn't & How to Find Out
Gluten doesn't trigger psoriasis universally — but anti-gliadin antibody positivity is found in approximately 25% of psoriasis patients and correlates with severity. Here's the testing pathway, the Michaëlsson RCT, and the HLA-Cw6 genetic overlap that explains why.
Zinc & Eczema: The Filaggrin Mechanism, Deficiency Prevalence & Which Form to Take
Zinc regulates filaggrin expression in keratinocytes — the same protein deficiency that defines eczema's barrier dysfunction. Multiple studies find significantly lower serum zinc in eczema patients. Here's the mechanism, the deficiency evidence, and which form absorbs best
Could Your Home Be Triggering Your Eczema? The Household Triggers Explained
Dust mites, hard water, indoor humidity, and fragrance in cleaning products all have specific mechanisms for worsening eczema. Here's what they are and what actually helps.
Makeup with Eczema or Psoriasis: Safe Ingredients, What to Avoid & How to Apply Without Flaring
Fragrance, alcohol, and preservatives are the most common makeup triggers for eczema and psoriasis flares — not the act of wearing makeup itself. Here's what's safe, what to avoid, and how to apply without worsening sensitive skin
Types of Eczema Explained: Atopic, Contact, Seborrhoeic & More
Eczema covers several distinct conditions with different causes, symptoms, and treatments. Here's a clear guide to each type — how to recognise them and how they're managed.
Eczema on Black Skin: How It Appears, Why It's Underdiagnosed & What Helps
Eczema on Black skin looks different from standard descriptions — and has been underrepresented in medical education. Here's how to identify it, why PIH occurs, and what helps.
Essential Oils for Eczema: What Helps, What to Avoid & How to Use Them Safely
Several essential oils have anti-inflammatory properties relevant to eczema — but many are also documented contact allergens. Here's an honest guide to which are worth trying.
Palmoplantar Psoriasis: Why Hands & Feet Are Especially Challenging & What Helps
Palmoplantar psoriasis on the hands and feet is disproportionately disabling compared to its visible extent. Here's why, what makes it clinically distinct, and what helps.