Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Psoriasis: NF-κB Inhibiting Foods, Trigger Foods & the Mediterranean Evidence
The Mediterranean dietary pattern has the strongest published evidence for psoriasis severity reduction — addressing NF-κB and TNF-α through polyphenol inhibition, omega-3 eicosanoid competition, and prebiotic gut-skin axis support simultaneously. Here's what to eat and why
Eczema Action Plan: A Practical Step-by-Step Framework
A practical eczema action plan covering daily routine, trigger tracking, flare management, and when to seek medical help — drawing on the full evidence base for eczema care.
Eczema & Psoriasis During Pregnancy: Why Skin Changes, What's Safe & What to Expect
Pregnancy can dramatically improve or worsen eczema and psoriasis — for specific immunological reasons. Here's why, what's safe to use, and what to expect postpartum.
Eczema & Psoriasis Flare-Ups: How to Respond, What to Do & When to Seek Help
A flare-up is a signal that the inflammatory balance has shifted. Here's a practical step-by-step guide to responding well when eczema or psoriasis deteriorates.
Honey for Eczema & Psoriasis: The Methylglyoxal Mechanism, Manuka vs Raw & What the Evidence Shows
Manuka honey's methylglyoxal inhibits S. aureus — the bacterium most consistently associated with eczema severity amplification. Here's what raw vs Manuka vs medical-grade honey does, the UMF rating explained, and how to use it safely.
Ayurveda for Psoriasis: What the Evidence Shows for Turmeric, Neem & Panchakarma
Turmeric's curcumin has documented NF-κB inhibition, neem has specific C. acnes and anti-inflammatory activity, and stress reduction through yoga has published psoriasis evidence. Here's what Ayurveda gets right and where its evidence base ends
Yoga for Eczema & Psoriasis: How It Reduces Cortisol, the Sweat Caveat & Which Styles Work Best
Yoga reduces cortisol through HPA axis regulation — the same stress pathway that triggers eczema and psoriasis flares. Here's what works, what to avoid, and why hot yoga specifically makes things worse
The Eczema Skincare Routine: Step-by-Step Guide for Daily & Flare Management
An effective eczema routine is about consistency and barrier support — not products. Here's a step-by-step guide for stable skin and active flares, with the science behind each step.
Exercise and Eczema: How to Work Out Without Triggering Flares
Exercise reduces the inflammation driving eczema — but sweat and heat can trigger flares. Here's what the evidence shows and how to manage both sides of the equation.
Sleep & Eczema/Psoriasis: The Nocturnal Cortisol Nadir, Overnight Barrier Repair & Breaking the Itch-Wake Cycle
Eczema itch peaks between 2–4am through the nocturnal cortisol nadir and histamine circadian rhythm. Psoriasis cytokine production peaks overnight. The skin barrier repairs primarily during deep sleep — here's what to do about each
Lavender & Eczema: The Linalool Contact Allergen Risk, When It Helps & How to Use It Safely
Lavender oil contains linalool — one of the most commonly documented EU fragrance allergens. Oxidised lavender oil is significantly more allergenic than fresh. Here's when lavender genuinely helps eczema and when it makes things worse.
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