Lichen Simplex Chronicus: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment

The symptoms of lichen simplex chronicus include:

- A persistent, itchy patch of skin that may be red, scaly, and thickened

- The affected skin may be dry, cracked, and leathery

- The itch may be worse at night or when the skin is warm or sweaty

- The affected area may be scratched raw and bleeding

- The skin may become infected with bacteria or fungi

- Lichen simplex chronicus can affect any area of the body, but it is most common on the arms, legs, neck, and scalp