Autoimmune

You already know. You know what it means to have a body that sometimes works against you. You know the flares, the fatigue, the skin that changes without warning, the hair that tells on you before you're ready to talk about it. You know the appointments, the elimination diets, the ingredient labels read with intention.

This is your place. 826 & Co. was built by a founder living this — not inspired by it, but born in her basement lab on a desperate mission to help her scalp and emotional wellbeing.

Below you'll find how some common autoimmune and inflammatory conditions that can show up on your skin, scalp, and hair. Not as a diagnosis. Not as medical advice. Just recognition.

Hashimoto's When the thyroid is under attack, the skin often bears witness first. Dryness, puffiness, unusual sensitivity, and hair that thins or breaks more easily than it should are common companions. A reactive scalp, slow wound healing, and skin that feels perpetually depleted despite your best efforts to care for it.

Lupus is perhaps the most visible autoimmune condition — the butterfly rash across the cheeks and nose is its most recognized signature, but the skin story goes deeper. Photosensitivity, discoid lesions, thinning hair, and skin that flares in response to stress, sun, or hormonal shifts are all part of living with lupus. Gentle, protective formulas that don't provoke are essential.

Alopecia Areata is the immune system mistaking hair follicles for a threat. The result, patchy, unpredictable hair loss that can affect the scalp, brows, lashes, and body , it is as emotionally significant as it is physical.

Psoriasis accelerates the skin's natural renewal cycle, producing raised, scaly plaques that can appear anywhere on the body including the scalp. Itching, cracking, and bleeding are common during flares. The skin barrier is chronically compromised, making gentle, deeply nourishing formulas essential.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is known for its impact on joints but the skin tells its own story — dryness, fragility, and heightened sensitivity are common. Medications used to manage RA can also affect skin texture and resilience over time. Hands, in particular, often need consistent barrier support and deep nourishment.

Sjögren's Syndrome moisture of the eyes, mouth, and skin all feel the loss of adequate hydration. Chronic dryness that doesn't respond to ordinary moisturizers, sensitive and easily irritated skin, and a compromised barrier that struggles to hold onto what you give it are the hallmarks of this condition. Formulas that go beyond surface hydration to actually support barrier function matter most here.

Celiac Disease & Skin is primarily known as a digestive condition but its skin manifestations are significant and often overlooked. Dermatitis herpetiformis is an intensely itchy, blistering rash. Beyond that, nutrient malabsorption from intestinal damage can leave skin dull, dry, and slow to heal, and hair thin and brittle.

Eczema is a barrier condition at its core, the skin's protective layer is compromised, making it struggle to retain moisture or keep irritants out. The result is dry, itchy, inflamed skin that can crack, weep, and become infected during flares. Triggers are deeply personal and can include stress, temperature, diet, and products. Mercy was born from our founder wanting to help her nephew.

826 & Co. does not diagnose, treat, or make medical claims about any condition listed here. We always recommend working with a dermatologist and primary care physician as the foundation of your care. Deficiencies, infections, and other underlying causes can mimic or worsen these conditions — and getting the full picture matters. We're here for the in-between — the daily ritual, the self-care, the part that is yours to tend.