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neurodermatitis

Use of the skin as a target for anxiety. It is more of a concept, rather than a disease entity. Etiology: 1) lichen simplex chronicus 2) prurigo nodularis Clinical manifestations: - see lichen simplex chronicus - see prurigo nodularis Management: - break the itch-scratch cycle a) topical corticosteroids b) oral antihistamines

Specific

lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) prurigo nodularis (picker's nodules)

General

dermatitis

References

  1. Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 11, American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 1998
  2. Geriatrics at your Fingertips, 13th edition, 2011 Reuben DB et al (eds) American Geriatric Society