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Lichenification L85.8

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Lichenisation; Lichénisation; Neurodermatitis

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Definition This section has been translated automatically.

Circumscribed, extensive, sometimes bulging thickening of the skin and coarsening of the surface fields of the skin with reduction of elasticity and deepening of the skin furrows.

Etiopathogenesis This section has been translated automatically.

For chronic eczema of different aetiology, e.g. atopic eczema, lichen simplex chronicus, toxic contact dermatitis. Also in case of repeated physical or chemical traumas of the skin.

Histology This section has been translated automatically.

Acanthosis, differently pronounced orthohyperkeratosis or parahyperkeratosis.

Therapy This section has been translated automatically.

Treatment of the underlying disease.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer