Multifactorial cause- genetic, multiple metabolic skin abnormalities which result in a more frequent turnover of skin cells, and environmental, including trauma.
Scratching increases the scaling.
Can involve any area of the body, but elbows and knees are most often affected. It can also affect the nails. Elimination of food allergies, increasing fiber and intake of cold water fish such as salmon. Avoid herbs that contain inulin such as Echinacea, Dandelion, Burdock and Jerusalem artichokes. Also avoid Ginseng as it will exacerbate the condition.