Inflammatory skin condition (6)
I believe the answer is:
eczema
'inflammatory skin condition' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for eczema that I've seen before include "Pimply condition as of adolescence" , "Itchy skin disorder" , "Irritating disease of the skin" , "Distressing skin ailment" , "Distressing skin disease" .)