skin disorders
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Symptoms of Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Lichen simplex chronicus can occur anywhere on the body, including the anus (see Anal Itching ) and the genital area (pruritus of the vulvae or scrotum—see In the early stages, the skin looks normal, but it itches. Later, dryness, scaling, thickening, and dark patches develop as a result of the chronic scratching and rubbing. This process, called lichenification, causes the skin to resemble leather. 