This image displays thickening of the skin typical of lichen simplex chronicus. This image displays thickening of the skin with pronounced skin lines and some scaling on the neck typical of lichen simplex chronicus. Lichen simplex chronicus is caused by rubbing and scratching an area of skin. This child has been rubbing or scratching the area between the heel and the ankle, leading to dark, rough areas of thickened skin known as lichen simplex chronicus.
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Lichen Simplex Chronicus  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

Picture of Lichen Simplex Chronicus: This image displays thickening of the skin typical of lichen simplex chronicus. Divider line
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Who's At Risk
Lichen simplex chronicus can occur in people of any age, of any race, and of either sex. However, it is more common in females than in males. Though it is rarely seen in children, lichen simplex chronicus can occur in teens and appears more frequently in middle-aged and older adults.

Conditions that can lead to lichen simplex chronicus include:
  • Insect bites
  • Scars
  • Eczema (atopic dermatitis)
  • Dry skin (xerosis)
  • Poor circulation in the legs (venous insufficiency)
  • Anxiety and stress
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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