Neurodermatitis: The Psychology of the Itch-Scratch Cycle
Introduction and Definition Neurodermatitis, medically termed lichen simplex chronicus (LSC), is a debilitating chronic inflammatory skin condition characterized primarily by intense, localized pruritus (itching) leading to repetitive scratching and rubbing. This repeated mechanical trauma results in distinct morphological changes in the skin, a process known as lichenification—the skin becomes thickened, leathery, and often hyperpigmented. While […]