Neurodermatitis
Synonyms
Circumscribed Neurodermatitides
Circumscribed Neurodermatitis
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Localized Neurodermatitides
Localized Neurodermatitis
Neurodermatitides
Neurodermatitides, Circumscribed
Neurodermatitides, Localized
Neurodermatitis, Circumscribed
Neurodermatitis, Localized
An extremely variable eczematous skin disease that is presumed to be a response to prolonged vigorous scratching, rubbing, or pinching to relieve intense pruritus. It varies in intensity, severity, course, and morphologic expression in different individuals. Neurodermatitis is believed by some to be psychogenic. The circumscribed or localized form is often referred to as lichen simplex chronicus.