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Thickening of the skin and hyperpigmentation due to lichen simplex on the shin
Keywords: 39 years, Atopic dermatitis, Clinical image, Excoration scarring, Excoriation marks, Hyperpigmentation, Leathery induration, Leg, Lichen simplex chronicus, Lichenified pigmented papules, Lower leg, Neurodermatitis, Regional image, Secondary lichenification, Shin, Skin of colour
Lichen simplex is a chronic itchy skin disorder characterised by well demarcated, erythematous patches, and plaques of thickened leathery skin.
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