Chronic Urticaria: Antihistamines, Omalizumab & Remibrutinib
Hives lasting over six weeks: what independent evidence says about antihistamines, omalizumab, remibrutinib, autoimmune tests and supplements, and who funded it.
Eczema & Skin
Independent, evidence-based research on eczema and atopic dermatitis — supplement and management claims graded against primary studies, no industry spin.
Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis): Independent Evidence on Antivirals
Aciclovir and penciclovir creams and valaciclovir tablets probably shorten a cold sore by about one day, but the effect is small and most trials were drug-funded.
Alopecia Areata: JAK Drugs, Steroids, Minoxidil & Funding Evidence
Baricitinib and ritlecitinib regrow hair in severe alopecia areata while taken, but hair is usually lost after stopping; most other options have weak evidence.
Acne: Independent Evidence on Treatments, Isotretinoin & Diet
Acne has effective treatments, but the strongest evidence is for topical combinations and isotretinoin. Diet and supplement claims rest on small or sponsored trials.
Fungal Skin Infections: Antifungal Evidence and Natural Remedies
Athlete’s foot and ringworm: what topical antifungals, oral terbinafine and tea tree oil achieve, with resistance and liver risks graded.
Vitiligo: Independent Evidence on Treatments and Who Funded Them
Independent evidence on vitiligo treatments, phototherapy and ruxolitinib cream, plus the funding behind the trials and supplement claims.
Topical Steroids: Potency, Skin Thinning and Withdrawal Evidence
Topical steroids rarely thin the skin with short, proper courses. Potent products on thin skin and long use carry the main risk, and the UK withdrawal debate is unresolved.
Sunscreen and Skin Cancer: Independent Evidence and Labels
Regular sunscreen use is linked to less melanoma in a long Australian trial, but the evidence on vitamin D and some chemical filters is less settled.
Rosacea: Independent Evidence on Treatments, Redness & Funding
Creams such as ivermectin and azelaic acid have the best independent support for rosacea bumps, and brimonidine for redness, but most key trials were company-run.
Hidradenitis Suppurativa: Independent Evidence Review
Hidradenitis suppurativa treatments reviewed: biologics, antibiotics and surgery, with the drug-maker funding behind the key trials.