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... Lichen simplex chronicus is a skin disorder characterized by chronic itching and scratching. The constant scratching causes thick, leathery, brownish skin.
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www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000872.htm#Def...
www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000872.htm#Definition
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Lichen simplex chronicus is also known as neurodermatitis. A minor itch may encourage scratching which increases the irritation, leading to more scratching. This ultimately results in a rough, scratched (excoriated), thickened skin surface that may develop increased pigmentation (hyperpigmentation).
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Overview: Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is thickening of the skin with variable scaling that arises secondary to repetitive scratching or rubbing. Lichen simplex chronicus is not a primary process. Rather, a person senses pruritus in a specific ... ... A proposed variant of lichen simplex chronicus is lichen amyloidosis.
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emedicine.medscape.com/article/1123423-overview
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Neurodermatitis — also known as lichen simplex chronicus or scratch dermatitis — isn't serious, but breaking the itch-scratch cycle is challenging. Successful treatment of neurodermatitis depends on identifying and eliminating factors that may be aggravating the problem.
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www.mayoclinic.com/health/neurodermatitis/DS00712
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Lichen simplex chronicus - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is a skin disorder characterized by chronic itching and scratching. : 58 The constant scratching causes thick, leathery, brownish skin. This is a skin disorder cha...
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Lichen Simplex Chronicus: Condition information and pictures for adults - Overview. Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), also known as neurodermatitis circumscripta, is an itchy skin condition causing ... Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), also known as neurodermatitis circumscripta, is an itchy skin condition causing thickened skin...
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www.skinsight.com/adult/lichenSimplexChronicus.htm
www.skinsight.com/adult/lichenSimplexChronicus.htm
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Lichen Simplex Chronicus (LSC) is a condition created by the habitual scratching of a certain area such as the neck or legs. Find out more about what causes this condition and how it can be treated. ... Lichen Simplex Chronicus (LSC) is actually more of a symptom than a specific disease itself. The skin eruption is created...
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dermatology.about.com/cs/eczemadermatitis/a/lsc.htm
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Lichen simplex chronicus (neurodermatitis) is eczema created by repeated scratching; by several mechanisms, chronic scratching itself causes further itching, creating a vicious circle.
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www.merck.com/mmpe/sec10/ch114/ch114f.html
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