lichen simplex chronicus
noun
lichen sim·plex chron·i·cus
-ˈsim-ˌpleks-ˈkrän-i-kəs 
: neurodermatitis
specifically
: neurodermatitis marked by raised scaly patches of thickened leathery skin
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“Lichen simplex chronicus.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/lichen%20simplex%20chronicus. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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