Moisturising for Eczema: Why It's Essential
Moisturising is the foundation of eczema care — but most people do it wrong. Learn how emollients work, what to look for, and when to moisturise for best results.
Sea Moss for Eczema: Does It Actually Help?
Sea moss is trending for eczema — but does it live up to the claims? We look at the evidence, the nutrients, the risks, and what's realistic to expect.
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.
Celery Juice & Acne: The Luteolin Mechanism, the Psoralen Risk & What the Evidence Actually Shows
Celery contains luteolin and apigenin with documented NF-κB inhibitory activity — but juicing removes the fibre and concentrates psoralens that increase sun sensitivity. Here's what celery juice can and can't do for acne
Cryotherapy and Eczema: What the Cold Actually Does and What's Safe at Home
Cold therapy temporarily reduces eczema itch through specific vasoconstriction and histamine mechanisms — but cold urticaria is a real risk. Here's what's safe and what isn't.
Does L-Glutamine Help Psoriasis? What the Science Actually Shows
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.
Rose Water for Acne: Benefits, Limitations & How to Use It
Rose water won't treat acne — but a good fragrance-free formula has a legitimate supporting role. Here's what it actually contains, what the evidence shows, and how to use it well.
Witch Hazel and Eczema: Helpful or Harmful?
Witch hazel's astringent properties make it popular for skin — but for eczema it's a mixed picture. Here's the mechanism, the alcohol issue, and when it might be appropriate.
Psoriasis on the Back: Why It's Harder to Manage, the Koebner Friction Risk & What Actually Helps
Back psoriasis covers large body surface areas where friction, sweat, and clothing contact create a continuous Koebner risk. Here's why it's harder to manage than other body sites and what specifically helps.
Is Vitamin E Good for Acne?
Vitamin E's sebum oxidation protection gives it a coherent acne mechanism — but pure vitamin E oil is comedogenic for many acne-prone skin types. Here's when it helps and when to avoid it
Ear Eczema: Causes, Types, Canal vs Outer Ear & the Most Effective Treatments
Ear eczema affects the ear canal, outer ear, and behind the ear through different mechanisms — seborrhoeic overlap in the canal, contact allergen reactions on the outer ear, and atopic eczema behind the ear. Here's the specific treatment for each.
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.