What are the symptoms of lichen simplex chronicus?

Symptoms of LICHEN SIMPLEX CHRONICUS are: (1) Black/blue/brown spots or moles, on the skin and lining of the mouth. (2) Skin is thick and rough/scaly. (3) Skin hardening

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Skin is thick and scaly

Skin has moles or spots of different colors

Black, blue, or brown spots on the skin or elsewhere

Thickened and rough skin

Discolored macules or moles on skin/mucus membranes

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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is lichen simplex chronicus?

A skin condition involving chronic and itchy inflammation of the skin caused by repeated scratching and rubbing.

Symptoms of lichen simplex chronicus

Black/blue/brown spots or moles, on the skin and lining of the mouth
Skin is thick and rough/scaly
Skin hardening

Questions your doctor may ask to check for lichen simplex chronicus

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose lichen simplex chronicus

Are there black, blue, or brown spots on the skin or elsewhere? (Including moles)
Do you have thickened and rough/scaly skin?
Do you have hardening of the skin?

Treatment for lichen simplex chronicus

Medication to suppress immune cells and reduce inflammation can alleviate symptoms.

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Diseases related to Lichen simplex chronicus

References

Chibnall R. Vulvar Pruritus and Lichen Simplex Chronicus. Obstet Gynecol Clin North Am. 2017 Sep;44(3):379-388. doi: 10.1016/j.ogc.2017.04.003. PMID: 28778638.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889854517300700?via%3Dihub
Prajapati V, Barankin B. Dermacase. Lichen simplex chronicus. Can Fam Physician. 2008 Oct;54(10):1391-3. PMID: 18854464; PMCID: PMC2567247.
https://www.cfp.ca/content/54/10/1391.long

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