lichen simplex chronicus

English

Noun

lichen simplex chronicus (uncountable)

  1. (dermatology) A skin condition characterised by thick leathery skin with exaggerated skin markings caused by sudden itching, excessive rubbing and scratching, generally resulting in small bumps, patches, scratch marks and scale.
    Synonym: neurodermatitis

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