Symptom of an acute or chronic skin inflammation that may be caused by internal or external factors, usually some allergy.
Diet:
Avoid a suspected food for three weeks to see if there is any change. Restrict intake of dairy products, cereals, eggs, peanuts. Limit processed foods, and junk foods. Eat less animal fats, more olive oil and fish.
Nutrients:
Evening primrose oil, omega 3 fatty acids, zinc, vitamins B complex, E, selenium, magnesium.
Herbs:
Topical creams of calendula, chamomile, licorice.