Thank you so much for your suggestions! I've considered that perhaps my body is expelling toxins by way of lichen planus. I've also considered that I may be lacking in oil although I do get a small dose of flax seed oil daily. Maybe I should increase it. And I have plenty of extra virgin olive oil in my diet everyday. And I eat one avacado every day as well as almonds and sometimes pastichos (which may not be all that good for me). But I will definiterly get some omega 3 fatty acids. I think I may really need that. Also, I had my blood work taken last week and my cholesterol was high. The referance range is 130-200 and I am 206. That really baffled me! Wondering if I'm eating too many nuts or avacados? THANKS!!!