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Lichen simplex is a chronic skin condition (hence lichen simplex chronicus). Whilst it can clear completely, it is often persistent and prone to recurrence. Treatment of the underlying condition predisposing to itch is essential to reduce recurrence in lichen simplex.
Lichen simplex is a chronic itchy skin disorder characterised by well demarcated, erythematous patches, and plaques of thickened leathery skin. View pictures of lichen simplex in the gallery below. Search DermNet Ctrl K
Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC; also known as neurodermatitis) is a common cutaneous disorder characterised by well-circumscribed erythematous, often hyperpigmented, plaques of thickened lichenified skin. It most commonly occurs on the neck, ankles, scalp, pubis, vulva, scrotum, and extensor forearms as a result of chronic rubbing and scratching.
Lichen simplex is typically secondary to an underlying skin condition or neuropathy causing a severely itchy vulva. Lichen simplex is also known as lichen simplex chronicus and neurodermatitis. (See our page of vulval lichen simplex images ).
Lichen simplex is also known as lichen simplex chronicus and neurodermatitis. Lichen simplex of the scrotum is also known as lichen simplex of the male genitalia and 'wash leather scrotum' [1–5]. Lichen simplex of the scrotum is also known as lichen simplex of the male genitalia and 'wash leather scrotum' [1–5].
Lichen simplex chronicus. Secondary syphilis. Pityriasis rosea. Annular LP. Granuloma annulare. Tinea. Linear. Lichen striatus. Inflammatory linear verrucous epidermal nevus (ILVEN) Linear psoriasis. Linear Darier-White disease. Hypertrophic. Psoriasis. Prurigo nodularis. Lichenoid cutaneous amyloidosis. Kaposi sarcoma. Lichen planus ...
Vulval lichen simplex images. Created 2007. > Go to the image library. Vulval lichen simplex ...
Pitney L, Weedon D, Pitney M. Multiple lichen planus-like keratoses: lichenoid drug eruption simulant and under-recognised cause of pruritic eruptions in the elderly. Australas J Dermatol. 2016 Feb;57(1):54–6. doi: 10.1111/ajd.12288. PubMed; On DermNet. Lichen planus; Lichenoid drug eruption ; Lichenoid disorders; Lentigo; Atypical solar lentigo
He suggested a biopsy. Hematologist thinks it was Gammagard. He also suggested a biopsy. I went back to the Dermatologist and saw my regular doctor for a biopsy, came back as Lichen Simplex Chronicus and referred me back to Rheumatologist. Has anyone been diagnosed with Lichen Simplex Chronicus and what treatment did you receive?
Lichen simplex. Lichen simplex chronicus describes localised patches of lichenification because of rubbing and scratching; the patches become increasingly itchy so it is difficult to stop scratching. It may be a complication of atopic dermatitis.