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Lichen Simplex Chronicus
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Prevention & Expectations
What can be done to prevent the condition?
For lichen simplex chronicus to clear up, the person must stop scratching and rubbing the skin. Control of stress and other emotional conditions may be helpful in the prevention of this condition.
What are the long-term effects of the condition?
The skin lesions of lichen simplex chronicus may persist for years and are prone to secondary infection and scarring.
What are the risks to others?
There are no risks to others, as lichen simplex chronicus is not contagious.