Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) (also known as neurodermatitis) is a skin disorder characterized by chronic itching and scratching. The constant scratching causes thick, leathery, darkened, (lichenified) skin. This condition is associated with many factors, including the scratch-itch cycle, psychological stressors, and atopy. LSC is more common between ages 35 and 50 and is seen approximately twice as often in women compared to men.
Lichen Simplex Chronicus (LSC) 是一種皮膚狀況,其中某些區域變得厚重且發癢,通常在頂部有刮痕。這些區域可以改變顏色,從粉紅色到深棕色。有時,隨著時間的推移,它們的中間可能會變淺,邊緣會變暗。與另一種名為 prurigo nodularis (PN) 的搔癢症狀(表現為遍布身體各部位的腫塊)不同,LSC 往往局限於特定部位或少數區域。儘管LSC有時被稱為神經性皮膚炎,其中包括其他長期持續的搔癢症狀。 LSC is a localized skin disorder clinically characterized by lichenified plaques of skin often accompanied by overlying excoriations. These plaques can become discoloured, with varying shades of erythema ranging from pink to dark brown. Over a longer course, it may transform into a hypopigmented plaque with a darker border. They are localized to specific areas of the body as one or a few plaques. This is in contrast to prurigo nodularis (PN), another chronic pruritic condition, which is frequently more broadly distributed across multiple regions of the body as nodules. While LSC may sometimes be referred to as a neurodermatitis, which encompasses other chronic itchy conditions.
Lichen simplex chronicus 是一種慢性神經性皮膚炎,皮膚變得乾燥、斑塊和增厚。發生這種情況的原因是經常刮擦或摩擦某一區域的皮膚,導致皮膚外層增厚。 Lichen simplex chronicus is defined as a common form of chronic neurodermatitis that presents as dry, patchy areas of skin that are scaly and thick. The hypertrophic epidermis generally seen is typically the result of habitual scratching or rubbing of a specific area of the skin.
這種慢性過敏性疾病是逐漸發展的。對於受影響的人來說,抓癢已成為一種習慣。患有 慢性單純性苔蘚 (lichen simplex chronicus) 的人會出現搔癢,隨後會無法控制地過度抓撓同一身體區域。
○ 治療 - 非處方藥
用肥皂清洗病變部位根本沒有幫助,反而會讓情況變得更糟。
非處方類固醇軟膏的效力可能不高。可能需要塗抹1週或更長時間才能改善。
#Hydrocortisone ointment
非處方抗組織胺。西替利嗪或左西替利嗪比非索非那定更有效,但會使您昏昏欲睡。
#Cetirizine [Zytec]
#LevoCetirizine [Xyzal]