Possible Causes for lichenification Atopic Dermatitis Atopic dermatitis (AD) is a common inflammatory dermatosis characterized by pruritus, erythema, induration, and lichenification. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] papules or papulovesicles - excoriations - crusting (if secondarily infected) - xerosis (or dry, scaly skin) • depending on the acuity of the skin disease there can be: - lichenification [dermweb.com] […] is a chronic inflammatory skin disease that affects mostly people/families with a history of allergies that characterized by itchy papules form, which then excoriated and lichenificated [juke.kedokteran.unila.ac.id] Contact Dermatitis Genital ACD can present acutely with erythematous erosions and pruritus or chronically with lichenification. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] to describe a polymorphic pattern of cutaneous inflammation that, in the acute phase, is characterized by erythema and vesiculation and, in the chronic phase, by dryness, lichenification [gpnotebook.co.uk] In cumulative irritant dermatitis hyperkeratosis, lichenification and fissures predominate, leading to pain and itching, but erythema and vesicles may also be present. [eczema.dermis.net] Dermatitis Nummular dermatitis is not flexural, and lichenification is rare. [merckmanuals.com] Acute dermatitis has blisters, subacute dermatitis has scaling and crusting, and chronic dermatitis has lichenification. [dermatology.about.com] Pruritus is the primary symptom; skin lesions range from mild erythema to severe lichenification. Diagnosis is by history and examination. [merckmanuals.com] Erythropoietic Protoporphyria If skin protection is chronically neglected, rough, thickened, and leathery skin (lichenification) may develop, especially over the knuckles. [merck.com] Chronic UV (ultraviolet) exposure can lead to lichenification, postinflammatory hyperpigmentation, and scarring, particularly over the knuckles and on the nose [ 13, 23 ]. [springerlink.com] Still, her photosensitivity did not improve, and mild hyperpigmentation and sores at her nose and upper lip as well as pronounced knuckles and progressive lichenification [springerlink.com] Lichen Simplex Chronicus 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 698.3 Lichenification and lichen simplex chronicus 2015 Billable Thru Sept 30/2015 Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015 ICD-9-CM 698.3 is a billable [icd9data.com] This method of treatment is indicated for patient with widespread lichenification. Lichen Simplex Chronicus Pictures [healthh.com] Skin that tends toward eczematous conditions (eg, atopic dermatitis ) is more prone to lichenification. [msdmanuals.com] Atopy Berth‐Jones, Eczema, Lichenification, Prurigo and Erythroderma, Rook's Textbook of Dermatology, (1-51), (2010). C. A. Holden and J. [doi.org] […] papules or papulovesicles - excoriations - crusting (if secondarily infected) - xerosis (or dry, scaly skin) • depending on the acuity of the skin disease there can be: - lichenification [dermweb.com] Lichenification is commonly seen in childhood dermatitis. In adults the lesions may become more diffuse in nature. [symptoma.com] Balanoposthitis Common symptoms include: pain, tenderness, and irritation discolored or shiny skin dry skin itching or burning thick, leathery skin (lichenification) unusual discharge tight [healthline.com] Kraurosis Vulvae In the second stage of the vulva kraurosis observed violation pigmentation, dryness, roughness, inelastic skin and mucosa, whitish appearance on their thin scales (lichenification [medicalformat.com] Ginekologia Polska 30: 483-513, 1959 White lesions of the vulva Discussion of lichenification, leukoplakia, Bowens disease, Kraurosis vulvae, lichen sclerosus et atrophicus [eurekamag.com] Acitretin was shown to be effective in treating severe LSA of the vulva and in reducing pruritis, burning, atrophy, and secondary features such as erosions, ulcers, edema, and lichenification [healthcentral.com] Prurigo Nodularis 2015 ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Code 698.3 Lichenification and lichen simplex chronicus 2015 Billable Thru Sept 30/2015 Non-Billable On/After Oct 1/2015 ICD-9-CM 698.3 is a billable [icd9data.com] Chronic and repetitive scratching, picking, or rubbing of the nodules may result in permanent changes to the skin, including nodular lichenification, hyperkeratosis, hyperpigmentation [en.wikipedia.org] […] prurigo [ proo-ri go ] any of several itchy skin eruptions in which the characteristic lesion is dome-shaped with a small transient vesicle on top, followed by crusting or lichenification [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] Eczema […] inflammatory process involving primarily the epidermis, marked early by redness, itching, minute papules and vesicles, weeping, oozing, and crusting, and later by scaling, lichenification [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] This can also lead to lichenification, which is a thickening of the skin. Eczema’s location on the body usually changes with age. [premierallergyohio.com] Figures and Tables - Analysis 3.7 Comparison 3 Vitamin D vs placebo, Outcome 7 Lichenification after treatment (60 days). [doi.org] Dermatitis Medicamentosa Presentation: erythema, edema and occasionally vesicles (early), scale, lichenification (late). Treatment: avoidance of offending substance, supportive care. [derma.co.za] […] dense distribution of small papules without vesicles Dryness without obvious exudation Grayish-white bran-like scales on the surface of the lesions Slight infiltration, lichenification [americandragon.com] —Eczema (Chronic, with Lichenification) XXVIII.—Eczema (Alimentary) XXIX.—Eczema, Infantile XXX.—Eczema of the Scortum XXXI.—Eczema, Vesicular (Acute) XXXII. [elsevier.com] Stasis Dermatitis […] result in more permanent changes in the skin including: Lipodermatosclerosis: scar-like changes in soft tissues Atrophie blanche: white scars engolfed by tiny capillaries Lichenification [specialistaustralia.com.au] Common manifestations include erythema, scaling, vesicles, itching, and lichenification where there is chronic inflammation. Each type 2018 BMJ Best Practice 6. [tripdatabase.com] Common manifestations include erythema, scaling, vesicles, itching, and lichenification where there is chronic inflammation. Each type 2018 BMJ Best Practice 5. [tripdatabase.com] Psychogenic Pruritus The condition may become chronic and result in lichenification, atrophy, and occasionally malignancy. [medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com] […] with prurigo nodularis (PN), and 8 with more localized or generalized intermittent, short-term, and usually very severe pruritus without any physical signs (i.e. with no lichenification [karger.com] It can lead to an itch-scratch-itch cycle and lichenification. Causes Commonly without a definite cause. Likely cause if any depends on location of itch! [ganfyd.org] Insect Bite This process is called "lichenification." People who work outdoors or regularly participate in outdoor activities are more at risk of insect bites. [medicalnewstoday.com] […] hyperkeratosis 過角化 hyperthermia 温熱療法 i ichthyosis 魚鱗癬（ぎょりんせん） impetigo 膿痂疹（のうかしん） insect bite 虫刺症 itching 掻痒（そうよう）、かゆみ k keratosis 角化症 l lentigo maligna 悪性黒子 leukoderma 白斑 lichenification [tokyo-med.ac.jp] Vulvitis Contact dermatitis of long duration may include lichenification, scaling, thickening of the skin, and white plaques. [www1.cgmh.org.tw] The clinical picture of chronic persistent candidiasis differs in that it includes marked edema and lichenification of the vulva with poorly defined margins. [www1.cgmh.org.tw] Infective Eczematoid Dermatitis Definition / general Allergic contact dermatitis: click here Atopic dermatitis: pruritic disease of unknown origin; usually begins in infants; eczematous lesions, lichenification [pathologyoutlines.com] CHRONIC ECZEMACLINICAL FEATURES Dryness of skin Excoriation Fissuring Lichenification 8. [slideshare.net] The scrotum and vulva are common areas for adult patients with a history of eczema to develop a persistent itch and develop such lichenification. [emedicinehealth.com] Vaginal Candidiasis Typical findings on physical examination include edema and erythema of the vestibule and both labial folds, which are more marked and presenting also with vulvar lichenification [symptoma.com] Channelopathy-Associated Congenital Insensitivity to Pain Cutaneous examination revealed generalized xerosis with areas of lichenification over his ankles and dorsa of feet [Figure 1]. [e-ijd.org] Many affected individuals have thick, leathery skin (lichenification) on the palms of their hands or misshapen fingernails or toenails. [ghr.nlm.nih.gov] Anhidrosis may cause affected skin to become abnormally thickened and callused with an exaggeration of normal skin lines (lichenification). [rarediseases.org] Pigmented Purpuric Lichenoid Dermatosis Pigmented purpuric dermatosis — Classification and external resources ICD 10 L81.7 OMIM 172900 Diseases … Wikipedia lichenoid dermatosis — any skin disorder characterized by lichenification [translate.academic.ru] Itching leads to scratching and lichenification. Gougerot-Blum purpura ( pigmented purpuric lichenoid dermatosis ) Gougerot-Blum capillaritis is less common. [dermnetnz.org] Lichenification may also be present due to chronic scratching of the pruritic lesions. [patient.info] Netherton Syndrome […] failure to Thrive Later in Infancy Migratory erythematous, polycyclic, serpiginous plaques with double edged scale along the margins (ILC) Atopic dermatitis with flexural lichenification [cram.com] Chronic blepharitis with decreased eyelashes [Figure 2] and flexural lichenification [Figure 3] was present. [ijhas.in] Mild lichenification was present in flexures. Nail and mucous membrane were normal on examination. [ijpd.in] Balanitis […] localized pain, tenderness, and irritation, discolored or shiny skin, unusul discharge from the urethra, dryness of local skin, itching, burning sensation, thick, leathery skin (lichenification [xpertdox.com] Common symptoms include: pain, tenderness, and irritation discolored or shiny skin dry skin itching or burning thick, leathery skin (lichenification) unusual discharge tight [healthline.com] Otitis Externa They may be pink or orange in color and demonstrate thickening of the plaques and lichenification if chronic. [ghorayeb.com] Allergic forms usually present acutely with erythematous, pruritic, edematous and exudative lesions, while contact dermatitis often has a more insidious onset with lichenification [aafp.org] May have ear canal pruritus, hyperkeratosis, and lichenification Furunculosis Infection of hair follicle in ear canal manifested by a tender, erythematous papule or pustule [primarycare.theclinics.com] Hypersensitivity It is manifested by intense pruritus, exudation, crusting, excoriation and lichenification. [waojournal.biomedcentral.com] Pruritic Rash […] hyperkeratosis 過角化 hyperthermia 温熱療法 i ichthyosis 魚鱗癬（ぎょりんせん） impetigo 膿痂疹（のうかしん） insect bite 虫刺症 itching 掻痒（そうよう）、かゆみ k keratosis 角化症 l lentigo maligna 悪性黒子 leukoderma 白斑 lichenification [tokyo-med.ac.jp] Persistent scratching over a period of time may lead to: Lichenification (thickened skin, lichen simplex ) Prurigo papules and nodules. [dermnetnz.org] Common Causes of Generalized Rash Condition Key clinical features Tests Atopic dermatitis Dry skin; pruritus; erythema; erythematous papules; excoriations; scaling; lichenification [aafp.org] Familial Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis Abstract Familial primary localized cutaneous amyloidosis (FPLCA) is an autosomal dominant disorder associated with chronic itching and skin lichenification. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Tanaka's study [ 16 ] demonstrated that most changes of gene expression revealed alterations in epidermal differentiation and proliferation consistent with lichenification [bmcdermatol.biomedcentral.com] […] chronic friction in cutaneous amyloidosis. [1] Scratching has been known to produce traumatic and pressure changes such as excoriation, inflammation, pigmentation, and finally lichenification [idoj.in] Food Allergy It is manifested by lichenification, excoriation, and crusting, mainly on the flexural surfaces of the elbow and knee. [web.archive.org] Vaginospasm Examination of the external genitalia and vagina is essential, looking for any congenital urogenital anomalies, scarring, lichenification, ulceration or inflammation. [patient.info] LEVOSCOLIOSIS DiagnosisOrProblem LEVOTHYROXINE PharmacyOrDrug LEWANDOWSKY DiagnosisOrProblem LEWISITE Causes LEYDIG Anatomy LIBMAN DiagnosisOrProblem LICHEN DiagnosisOrProblem LICHENIFICATION [phillipodam.wordpress.com] Exfoliative Dermatitis Dermatological examination revealed lichenification, erythema and exfoliation of the skin of the entire body. [ijdvl.com] Eczema, lichenification, prurigo and erythroderma. In: Burns T, Breathnachs S, Cox N, Griffiths C, editors. Rook's Textbook of Dermatology. 8 th ed. [cdriadvlkn.org] […] dermatitis (common) Past medical history or family history of atopy such as eczema, allergic rhinitis, or asthma Severe pruritus Cataracts Flexural skin most severely affected Lichenification [emedicine.medscape.com] Skin Infection […] and terminate in raised papules that may rarely hide ovipositing females. 4 Non‐specific secondary lesions occur commonly from scratching (self‐inflicted excoriations and lichenification [doi.org] Asthmatic Bronchitis Common symptoms include: pain, tenderness, and irritation discolored or shiny skin dry skin itching or burning thick, leathery skin (lichenification) unusual discharge tight [healthline.com]
