This policy is a draft for editorial review. It describes the standard Eczema Guide intends to apply before expanding publication.
People-first scope
Articles should answer a real reader question and remain within the site's defined focus on eczema and related skin health. We do not create pages solely to capture minor keyword variations or publish material that does not add meaningful value.
Source selection
Medical claims should be supported by the strongest suitable evidence available. Preferred sources include clinical guidelines, systematic reviews, peer-reviewed research, government health agencies, and established professional medical organizations. Commercial health media and personal accounts may provide context but should not be presented as equivalent to clinical evidence.
Writing and fact-checking
Drafts should distinguish established evidence from emerging research, clinical opinion, and lived experience. Material medical claims should be checked against their cited sources, and language should avoid guarantees, unsupported causation, and instructions that require an individual medical assessment.
Medical review
Medical review status must be stated accurately. An article will not be labeled medically reviewed unless a named, appropriately qualified reviewer has assessed it under the process described in our medical review policy.
Automation and AI assistance
Automated tools may assist with research organization, drafting, editing, or quality checks. A human editor remains responsible for the published result. AI-generated text is not treated as a medical source, and material claims must be verified against reliable references. This disclosure will be refined as the production workflow is finalized.
Updates and corrections
Articles should display meaningful update dates. Corrections that could affect a reader's health decisions should be made promptly and explained when useful. Readers will be able to report concerns through the contact and corrections page.