The skin of the face is materially cleared by the use of facial exercises which promote its activity and the elimination of waste. Exercises for increasing the tone of the skin and the muscles are as essential for the face as for the body.
In all skin troubles alcohol must be prohibited.
Urticaria (Hives)
This is characterized by distressing itching and may be caused by any article of food which disagrees. A more or less irritant food or one difficult of digestion, such as strawberries, shellfish, pork, cheese, and sausage, are the foods which most usually produce it, if taken into an inactive stomach. When the intestines are in a sluggish condition the stomach does not act well, and any food which does not digest promptly is liable to excite an attack.
It is remedied, by eating very lightly, by fasting for a day or two, by drinking much water, exercising, breathing deeply, and securing activity of the bowels. Care must be taken to avoid foods known to disagree.
Eczema
The cause of this disorder is often difficult to ascertain, but it is aggravated or relapses occur when too much or too rich food is eaten. The skin is not able to dispose of all the material sent to it.
It often occurs in those who are excessive eaters of meat.
The diet may have to be confined to fruit, bread and milk, or crackers and milk for a few weeks.