psoriasis-type rash on knees and elbows

If it only appears when you're herxing it probably means that you're body is using your skin as a path to release the toxins because it's overloaded. You can help it by making sure that the other paths are detoxing properly. You do this by drinking enough water so your kidneys process some of it, making sure you use the restroom everyday so you don't reabsorb any toxins in the gut, sweating.

An epsom salt bath usually helps with these rashes. Just make sure to start with a small amount, maybe 1/2 a cup, and just 10 minutes. And always with warm water (not hot). You can increase the dose and time as you see you can tolerate it.

I do get these kind of rashes herxing or not, but I think they're related to candida. They get worse if I eat any carbohydrates, fruits, sugar, alcohol, caffeine. (I haven't consumed the last 3 in years). When I started the AIP (Auto Immune Protocol), which eliminates all inflammatory foods for the gut, it improved a lot as well, the problem is now that my diet is too restricted. So just make sure to treat your gut well before it get's too inflamed or leaky making your problem worse.

Alternately, it could be an auto-immune response or an allergy. I've had a similar rash on my arms now for 3 months and it is not *herx* related. I've had rashes all over my body over the years - also not *herx* related. They were said to be *idiopathic* which basically means the *doctors* do not know. Exposure to toxins is most likely the cause and detoxing with a fully supportive nutritional diet/supplementation is the route. Also liver congestion is a major reason for these skin flares and the detox should include liver support.