Can Vaping Make Eczema Worse?
Vaping is marketed as cleaner than smoking — but e-cigarette aerosol contains compounds that may worsen eczema through specific mechanisms. Here's what the evidence shows.
Weight Loss and Psoriasis: What the Evidence Shows
Weight loss in overweight psoriasis patients consistently reduces PASI scores — through specific adipokine and inflammatory mechanisms. Here's what the evidence shows.
Fibre and Eczema: The Gut-Skin Mechanism and How to Get More
Dietary fibre feeds the gut bacteria associated with lower eczema severity through specific SCFA pathways. Here's the mechanism, the evidence, and practical ways to increase intake.
Best Sunscreen Habits for Eczema-Prone Skin
Finding a sunscreen that doesn't irritate eczema-prone skin is hard — but not impossible. Here's what to look for, what to avoid, and specific products worth trying.
Eczema in Summer: Why Heat Triggers Flares & What Actually Helps
Summer heat worsens eczema through specific mechanisms — heat-triggered histamine release, sweat irritation, and pollen overlap. Here's what's happening and what helps.
Are Vibration Plates Helpful for Psoriasis — or Just Another Trend?
Vibration plates have no direct psoriasis evidence — but the exercise and inflammation relationship is real. Here's an honest look at what they can and can't do.
Tea Tree Oil and Eczema: When It Helps, When It Harms & How to Use It Safely
Tea tree oil has genuine antimicrobial properties relevant to eczema — but it's also one of the most common contact allergens. Here's when it helps and when to avoid it.
Vitamin A and Psoriasis: The Mechanism, the Pharmaceutical Connection & the Safety Limits
Vitamin A derivatives are among the most effective psoriasis treatments available. Here's how the mechanism works, where supplements fit, and what the toxicity limits mean.
Vitamin D and Eczema: What the Evidence Actually Shows
Vitamin D deficiency is more prevalent in eczema patients and linked to disease severity. Here's what it does, what the research shows, and the UK-specific context most articles miss.
Castor Oil for Psoriasis: What It Actually Does and How to Use It
Castor oil can help soften psoriasis plaques and reduce dryness — but its high viscosity makes it more suitable as a pre-treatment than a daily moisturiser. Here's an honest guide.
Does Chocolate Actually Cause Acne?
The chocolate-acne question is more interesting than most articles suggest. The evidence points to specific mechanisms — and it's not just about sugar. Here's what the research shows.
Sudocrem for Eczema: Helpful or Harmful?
Sudocrem is often tried for eczema — and it does help in specific situations. Here's an honest breakdown of when it works, when it irritates, and what the alternatives are.