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lichen simplex chronicus on the ankle, lichen nitidus on the abdomen, lichen simplex chronicus, lichen simplex chronicus on the back, lichen simplex chronicus, skin disorder characterized by chronic itching, scratching, constant scratching causes, thick, leathery, brownish skin, skin disorder characterized by a self-perpetuating scratch-itch cycle, something that rubs, irritates, scratches the skin, clothing, person to rub, scratch the affected area, constant scratching causes, skin to thicken, thickened skin itches, causing more scratching, causing more thickening, skin, become leathery, brownish, in the affected area, disorder associated, atopic dermatitis, eczema, psoriasis, associated, nervousness, anxiety, depression, psychologic disorders, common in children, who chronically scratch insect bites, areas, common in mentally retarded children, chronic repetitive movements, itching, the skin, chronic, intense, increases, nervous tension, stress, skin lesion, patch, plaque, exaggerated skin lines over the lesion, circumscribed lesion, distinct borders, skin lesion becomes leathery textured, lichenification, darkened, hyperpigmented, reddened skin, excoriation, raw areas, scratch marks, scaling, commonly located on the ankle, wrist, neck, rectum/anal area, forearms, thighs, lower leg, the knee, inner elbow, diagnosis is primarily, the appearance, the skin, a history of chronic itching, scratching, a skin lesion biopsy needed to confirm the diagnosis, primary treatment, stop scratching the skin, counseling to, become aware, the importance of not scratching, stress management, behavior modification, itching, inflammation treated, a lotion, steroid cream applied, the skin, peeling ointments, containing salicylic acid, used on thickened lesions, soaps, lotions containing coal tar recommended, dressings that cover, protect the area used, topical medications, left in place, week, at a time, antihistamines, sedatives, tranquilizers needed to reduce itching, to reduce stress, steroids injected directly into lesions to reduce itching, inflammation, antidepressants, tranquilizers needed in those patients, an emotional component to lichen simplex chronicus, lichen simplex chronicus, controlled by reducing stress, scratching, change sites, secondary bacterial skin infection, permanent scar formation, permanent changes in skin color, symptoms worsen, new symptoms develop, signs of skin infection pain, redness, drainage, lesion, fever.