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Lichen simplex chronicus verrucosusL28.0

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Verrucous lichen simplex chronicus

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Verrucous Variantedes Lichen simplex chronicus on the lower legs (also possible on the back of the foot), especially in chronic venous insufficiency.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Extended sides of the lower legs, more rarely on the back of the foot.

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).

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Lichen planus verrucosus; Lichen amyloidosus.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

According to the Lichen simplex chronicus. Compression bandages can also be used.

LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.

  1. Cao M et al (2011) Verrucous carcinoma arising in lichen simplex chronicus. Eur J Dermatol 21:605-607.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer