Erythema

Also known as:  Red Skin

Erythema is a ailment that is characterized by abnormal red flushing of the Skin that is caused by dilation of the Capillaries that service the Skin.

Vitamins

 Vitamin D (high doses) may alleviate Erythema.  ^[1]

Herbs

 Aloe vera (gel applied topically) may inhibit Inflammation of the Skin (e.g. Erythema).  ^[2]

Oils (dietary Oils)

 Borage Seed Oil may reduce Erythema.  ^[3]

 Flax Seed Oil may reduce Erythema.  ^[4]

Lipids

 Excessive release of Prostaglandin D2 in the Skin may cause temporary Erythema.  ^[5]

Prescribed Medications

 Accutane may cause Erythema of the Face (due to the acceleration in the turnover of Skin Cells):

 This side-effect occurs in 90% of Accutane users but usually diminishes with continued use of Accutane.

 Imiquimoid (5% cream applied topically) may cause Erythema in many patients.

 Retin-A (Tretinoin) may cause Erythema during the initial week of usage (due to the acceleration in the turnover of Skin Cells), however this side-effect rapidly diminishes with continued use.