This is hereditary and very common. Although, this could also be a
sign of B-vitamin deficiency. Try a good B-complex vitamin along with
either flax, fish or hempseed oil. Taking these orally will always be
better than topically, but topically can also be a good 1-2 punch on
the problem.
Here is a rundown on them relating to skin:
Vitamin B1 aids skin health by helping to keep the circulation normal.
Vitamin B2 or riboflavin deficiency can lead to brown pigmentation, or
liver spots on the skin. These ugly spots usually disappear if
generous amounts of vitamin B2 are given over a period of six months.
Severe riboflavin deficiency can lead to oily skin and hair and small
deposits of fat under the skin of the cheeks and forehead and behind
the ears. More severe deficiency of riboflavin causes the skin under
the nose and at the comers of the eyes and mouth to crack and become
sore.
Vitamin B6 or pyridoxine deficiency can result in dermatitis or
eczema.
Niacin deficiency can also cause an eczema type of skin eruption with
brown pigmentation, largely on the face, forearms and legs.
Deficiency of pantothenic acid, para-aminobenzoic acid, and biotin:
This also leads to types of eczema. The symptoms will go away
completely when these vitamins are generously added to the diet.
Hope this helps
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