An intriguing case of lichen simplex chronicus in an elderly sub-Saharan African with longstanding scabies and sensory neuropathy
Pan African Medical Journal, 2019. Ngek et al.
Abstract
Lichen Simplex Chronicus (LSC) is chronic dermatitis caused by repetitive scratching or rubbing of the skin. It presents as hyperpigmentation and thickening of the skin with variable scaling. Because LSC is a secondary lesion with a wide variety of causes, optimal management is contingent on identifying and managing its exact aetiology. We report an intriguing case of LSC in an elderly patient with longstanding scabies and sensory neuropathy.
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Ekongefeyin Sintieh Nchinda Ngek, Ridley Mbwoge Nsioge, Michael Budzi Ngenge and Benjamin Momo Kadia (2019). An intriguing case of lichen simplex chronicus in an elderly sub-Saharan African with longstanding scabies and sensory neuropathy. Pan African Medical Journal. 10.11604/pamj.2019.34.124.19999
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