Management of Lichen simplex chronicus
• Circumscribed thick plaques of lichenifi cation
• Caused by repeated rubbing and scratching of previously normal skin
• Due to chronic itch of unknown cause
Treatment
• Explanation
• Refrain from scratching
• Fluorinated corticosteroid ointment with plastic occlusion or tar paste
(e.g. liquor picis carbonis 4%, Lassar’s paste to 100%)
• Circumscribed thick plaques of lichenifi cation
• Caused by repeated rubbing and scratching of previously normal skin
• Due to chronic itch of unknown cause
Treatment
• Explanation
• Refrain from scratching
• Fluorinated corticosteroid ointment with plastic occlusion or tar paste
(e.g. liquor picis carbonis 4%, Lassar’s paste to 100%)