Lichen simplex chronicus

Lichen simplex chronicus
Definition
Lichen simplex chronicus is a skin disorder that leads to chronic itching and scratching.
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Lichen simplex chronicus
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Lichen simplex chronicus
Lichen simplex chronicus, neurodermatitis with lichenification, is a circumscribed plaque of pruritic skin with accentuated skin markings.

Lichen simplex chronicus is a skin disorder characterized by an itching inflammation of the top layer of the skin.
What is going on in the body?

Lichen simplex chronicus or localized scratch dermatitis
This is a disease in which nerve fibers (under the skin) become thickened and scarlike, causing chronic, itchy inflammation.

Lichen simplex chronicus on the ankle
Reviewed last on: 7/18/2007
Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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Lichen simplex chronicus - This eczema is a reaction to repeatedly scratching or rubbing of the skin in one location. A nervous scratching habit can lead to thickened, discolored skin on the wrist, ankle, groin or back of the neck.

Lichen simplex chronicus
Areas of skin thickening secondary to repetitive scratching
Lesions are discrete erythematous, scaly plaques, well-circumscribed, rough, lichenified skin ...

Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), also known as neurodermatitis circumscripta, is an itchy skin condition causing thickened skin at the areas of skin injured by repeated scratching and rubbing.

Definition Lichen simplex chronicus is a chronic inflammation of the skin (dermatitis ) characterized by small, round itchy spots that thicken and become leathery as a result of scratching.

Neurodermatitis (lichen simplex chronicus)
Introduction
Neurodermatitis — also known as lichen simplex chronicus — is a stubborn skin condition characterized by chronic itching and scratching.

Lichen simplex chronicus
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Some noninfectious skin conditions, such as psoriasis, eczema, and lichen simplex chronicus, can involve the genital area. These itchy skin conditions often affect other areas of the body, as well.

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If you are a woman who has lichen sclerosus, you may also develop lichen simplex chronicus (say: 'like-en sim-pleks krah-neh-kus').

Lichen simplex chronicus is a late stage of eczema and consists of thickened, scaly skin due to chronic rubbing or scratching. Common areas for lichen simplex chronicus are the back of the neck, tops of the feet, and ankles.

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dermatitis herpetiformis (occasionally)
eczema
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