lichen simplex chronicus

lichen simplex chronicus
lichen sim·plex chron·i·cus -'sim-.pleks-'krän-i-kəs n dermatitis marked by one or more clearly defined patches produced by chronic rubbing of the skin

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eczema caused by repeated itching and rubbing or scratching of the skin; it may arise spontaneously or be associated with other dermatoses. Characteristics are sharply demarcated, circumscribed, scaling patches of thickened, furrowed skin, usually on the face, neck, limbs, or anogenital region. Called also circumscribed or localized neurodermatitis.

Lichen simplex chronicus in an area of chronic excoriation.


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