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2. Lichen simplex chronicus - Wikipedia

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   Constant scratching causes the skin to thicken. The thickened skin itches, causing more scratching, causing more thickening. Affected area may spread rapidly through the rest of the body. Many hypothesize LSC has a psychosomatic origin. [3] Those predisposed to itch as a response to emotional tensions may be more susceptible to the itch-scratch ...

3. Lichenification - Wikipedia

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   There are several treatments for lichenification. If affected skin is left alone, the ailment can slowly go away on its own. However, due to the itch-scratch-cycle, this method is not very common. [5] Generally, lichenification is treated with topical steroids and moisturizers, [6] but remedies including light-therapy and acupuncture are noted ...

4. Prurigo nodularis - Wikipedia

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   Chronic and repetitive scratching, picking, or rubbing of the nodules may result in permanent changes to the skin, including nodular lichenification, hyperkeratosis, hyperpigmentation, and skin thickening. Unhealed, excoriated lesions are often scaly, crusted or scabbed.

5. These Are the 10 Most Common Chronic Skin Conditions ... - AOL

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6. This Chronic Skin Condition Is A Common Cause Of Dark ... - AOL

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   In short, melasma is a chronic skin condition that appears as darkened areas on the face due to an overproduction of melanin, says Gina Charles, MO, a family physician specializing in skincare. It ...

7. Senile pruritus - Wikipedia

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   Severe, untreated chronic itch can lead to other skin diseases and/or progress into further skin damage. If left untreated, the itching may become too intense causing people to scratch themselves as a behavioral coping mechanism. Recurrent scratching, especially over the same area can lead to skin thickening which may prevent some medications ...