lichenification

Introduction

In dermatology:

Etiology

• characteristic feature of chronic atopic dermatitis, chronic eczema

Pathology

• usually the result of repeated rubbing, chronic scratching in susceptible persons Clinical manifestatations:
• thickened & rough skin with prominent skin markings, scales, fissures & dyspigmentation

More general terms

• skin lesion

More specific terms

• lichen nitidus
• lichen planus
• lichen sclerosus
• lichen simplex chronicus (LSC)

Additional terms

• atopic dermatitis (atopic eczema)
• lichen
• lichenoid dermatitis