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Medical Conditions - Lichen Simplex Chronicus

A skin condition where the skin becomes thickened (lichenification) due to repeated friction, itching, or scratching is called lichen simplex chronicus. The skin becomes dry, scaly, and hyperpigmented. It is commonly seen in people suffering from seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, and psoriasis.

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Are there medications that can reduce skin thickening?

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How to treat itching red patches on my elbow?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I have gone through your files (attachment removed to protect patient identity). It is a type of eczema or LSC (lichen simplex chronicus).

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How to treat lichen simplex planus or asteatotic dermatitis?

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What is the treatment for lichen simplex chronicus (LSC)?

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How to cure an itchy and dry testicle?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com.I understand your concern. You are suffering from lichen simplex chronicus of the scrotum.

I have a white patch on the inner side of my foreskin. What is it and how to treat?

Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. Perhaps you have lichen simplex et atrophicus.

Please suggest medication for pigment marks on knuckles and feet.

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I have skin condition persisting for 15 years. Please help.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and viewed the images (attachment removed to protect patient identity). I can see dry, raised, hyperpigmented, scaly lesions.

How to get rid of a small bulge of extra skin on my thumb?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your concern. It seems you have developed hypertrophic scar or lichen simplex chronicus. Please attach a picture for better evaluation and best possible treatment. Thank you.

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I am having permanent rashes on neck. Why?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have seen your query and concern. Over the neck, it seems that you have Poikiloderma of Civatte (attachment removed to protect patient identity).

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