Synonym(s)
Verrucous lichen simplex chronicus
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Verrucous Variantedes Lichen simplex chronicus on the lower legs (also possible on the back of the foot), especially in chronic venous insufficiency.
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Extended sides of the lower legs, more rarely on the back of the foot.
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Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.
Warty keratotic plaques with central lichenification, extremely severe itching. The development of a verrucous carcinoma cannot be ruled out after years of persistence of the lesion(s) (Cao M et al. 2011).
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TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
According to the Lichen simplex chronicus. Compression bandages can also be used.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Cao M et al (2011) Verrucous carcinoma arising in lichen simplex chronicus. Eur J Dermatol 21:605-607.
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Carcinoma verrucous (overview); Compression therapy; Hypertrophic Lichen planus; Lichen amyloidosis; Lichen simplex chronicus; Pruritus;Disclaimer
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