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Lichen simplex chronicus
A condition characterized by a localized, well-defined area of thickened skin (lichenification) resulting from repeated rubbing, itching, and scratching.
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this
39 year experience in Internal Medicine
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Rare | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common |
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How can you treat lichen simplex chronicus?
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Lichen simplex chronicus will it spread to other family members?
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What's the chance of having lichen simplex chronicus if I have fissure?
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Is lichen simplex chronicus a disease or an abnormal response to itching?
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Lichen simplex chronicus is it pimples?
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How can I address a lichen simplex chronicus symptom in my pubic region?
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How to cure ingrown hairs due to lichen simplex chronicus?
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If had lichen simplex chronicus on my eyelids, will it go away when I apply neosporin?
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How can I cure the lichen simplex chronicus on my scrotum?
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A 31-year old female asked:
Is oral sex safe with lichen simplex chronicus? My partner still wants to do so but I always turn him down out of fear that its contagious. Is it?
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Is oral sex safe with lichen simplex chronicus? My partner still wants to do so but I always turn him down out of fear that its contagious. Is it con
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A 26-year old female asked:
1punch biopsy revealed lichen simplex chronicus on labia minora as had thickening-2 other vulval biopsies confirmed lichen sclerosus - can u hav both?
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A 25-year old male asked:
How long does thickened skin, such as from scratching or lichen simplex, take to heal fully?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Is it normal for lichen simplex to flare up when you begin your period each month?
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A 25-year old female asked:
What r poss causes of lichen simplex?Clobetasol cream not reducing itching feeling despite me not scratching it. Should the cause not try to be found?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Lichen simplex on vulva - been on clobetasol 2 months daily, struggling to reduce to every other day without severe itching. Worried abt staying on it?
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A 38-year old male asked:
I have a scalp lesion that was biopsied and diagnosed as Lichen Simplex. All topical corticosteroids and Pimecrolimus have failed in resolving the lesion. What is the next possible treatment choice?
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A 19-year old female asked:
I hv few white patches on genital area. Went for doc she said i hv herpes simplex n gv me vicide cream n ceritec. Or it is just lichen sclerosis?
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A 25-year old female asked:
Dx lichen simplex on vulva but also have dry, sore sometimes itchy skin on scalp, hands, armpits - dry vulva.. is this a possible skin allergy?
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Propan mist pot cit simplex 100ml is for wht?
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A 41-year old asked:
Could you have simplex herpes through kissing?
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Propan mist pot cit simplex what is it used for?
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How common is simplex one oral herpes?
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Can simplex herpes show up on blood tests?
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Epidermolysis bullosa-simplex.Can anybody tell me about?
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Can herpes simplex be cured?
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Please help! what is the classification of herpes simplex?
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What cream should be used for herpes simplex?
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Is it ok to kiss someone else that has herpes simplex?
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So the bf has herpes simplex 1, what are my risks from this?
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