Lichen Simplex Chronicus Information - Symptoms and Treatment

Lichen simplex chronicus is a stubborn skin condition characterized by chronic itching and scratching. Eventually, the affected skin becomes thick and leathery. Lichen Simplex Chronicus (LSC) is actually more of a symptom than a specific disease itself. The skin eruption is created by habitually scratching a certain area over a long period of time. This scratching causes characteristic changes such as thickening and darkening of the skin, and an accentuation of normal skin lines. These changes are called lichenification. The constant scratching causes thick, leathery, brownish skin.

What are the causes of Lichen Simplex Chronicus ?

Lichen Simplex Chronicus is cuased by following factors:

This is a skin disorder characterized by a self-perpetuating scratch-itch cycle:

• It may begin with something that rubs, irritates, or scratches the skin, such as clothing.
• This causes the person to rub or scratch the affected area. Constant scratching causes the skin to thicken.
• The thickened skin itches, causing more scratching, causing more thickening.
• The skin may become leathery and brownish in the affected area.
• It may be associated with atopic dermatitis (eczema) or psoriasis . It may also be associated with nervousness, anxiety, depression, and other psychologic disorders.
• It is common in children, who chronically scratch insect bites and other areas. It can also be common in mentally retarded children who have chronic repetitive movements.

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