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Lichen simplex chronicus will it spread to other family members?
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Possible: Lichen simplex chronicus describes thickening of the skin secondary to scratching. In and of itself it is not contagious. However, if one is scratching an infected site, then one could transfer that infection to others.
Answered 2/1/2018
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