Editing Lichen simplex chronicus (section)

== Signs and symptoms ==
People burdened with LSC report [[Itch|pruritus]], followed by uncontrollable scratching of the same body region, excessively.<ref name=":0">{{Cite journal|last=Lynch|first=Peter J.|date=2004-01-01|title=Lichen simplex chronicus (atopic/neurodermatitis) of the anogenital region|journal=Dermatologic Therapy|volume=17|issue=1|pages=8–19|issn=1396-0296|pmid=14756886|doi=10.1111/j.1396-0296.2004.04002.x|s2cid=22038447|doi-access=free}}</ref> Most common sites of LSC are the sides of the neck, the scalp, ankles, vulva, pubis, scrotum, and extensor sides of the forearms.<ref name=":1" /> However, due to the [[Social stigma|stigma]] associated with chronic scratching, some patients will not admit to chronic rubbing or abrasion. The skin may become thickened and hyperpigmented (lichenified) as a direct result of chronic excoriation.<ref name=":1" /> Typically this period of increased scratching is associated with stressors.