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Lichen simplex chronicus

Lichen simplex chronicus: Introduction

Lichen simplex chronicus: Lichen simplex chronicus refers to thickened itchy skin that results from persistently rubbing or scratching an area of skin. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Lichen simplex chronicus is available below.

Symptoms of Lichen simplex chronicus

• Itchy skin
• Thickened skin
• Bumpy skin
• Brownish discoloration of skin
• Skin lesion
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 9 symptoms of Lichen simplex chronicus

Treatments for Lichen simplex chronicus

• Avoid itching the area, glucocorticoids, coal tar preparations, triamcinolone, oral hydroxyzine at night
• Avoid scratching - trimming nails and wearing gloves at night may help
• Counselling
• Stress management
• Behavioural modification
• more treatments...»

See full list of 12 treatments for Lichen simplex chronicus

Wrongly Diagnosed with Lichen simplex chronicus?

• Misdiagnosis of Lichen simplex chronicus
• Failure to diagnose Lichen simplex chronicus
• Hidden causes of Lichen simplex chronicus (possibly wrongly diagnosed)
• Undiagnosed: Lichen simplex chronicus

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Lichen simplex chronicus: Complications

Review possible medical complications related to Lichen simplex chronicus:

• Infection
• Skin scarring
• more complications...»

Causes of Lichen simplex chronicus

• The exact cause is unknown but predisposing or causative factors that may lead to lichen simplex chronicus include:
• Psoriasis
• Eczema
• Psychological disturbances such as anxiety, stress and depression
• Persistent scratching of insect bites
• more causes...»

See full list of 6 causes of Lichen simplex chronicus

More information about causes of Lichen simplex chronicus:

• Underlying causes of Lichen simplex chronicus

Misdiagnosis and Lichen simplex chronicus

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Lichen simplex chronicus: Research Doctors & Specialists

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• Skin Health Specialists (Dermatology):
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  • Pediatric Dermatology (Child Skin Health)
  • Dermatological Immunology / Diagnostic Laboratory (Skin Allergies)
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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Lichen simplex chronicus

Medical research articles related to Lichen simplex chronicus include:

• Non-Neoplastic Epithelial Disorders of the Vulva
• Lichen Simplex Chronicus
• Atopic Dermatitis (Overview)
• Amyloidosis, Lichen (Overview)
• Contact Dermatitis, Irritant (Overview)
• Vulvodynia
• more research...»

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Prognosis for Lichen simplex chronicus

Prognosis for Lichen simplex chronicus: It may be difficult to break the itch scratch cycle and once scratching stops, the skin may take months to appear normal again.

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Research about Lichen simplex chronicus

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Lichen simplex chronicus: Broader Related Topics

• Skin conditions
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Types of Lichen simplex chronicus

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