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Dermatitis: Lichen Simplex Chronicus (LSC)

Types

Defining Characteristics

Lichenification of skin, very pruritic

Disease Development

May or may not have underlying primary dermatitis; skin itches beginning chronic scatching cycle that causes the skin to lichenify

Lab/Imaging

Histology? Acanthotic

Complications

Can complicate other types of dermatitis