A thickening of the skin at the site of a lesion.
Thickening and hardening of skin, often resulting from scratching or irritation.
Thickening of the skin resulting in thick, dry, leathery skin. The markings of the skin may become prominent. Lichenification is the result of constant scratching and rubbing and is most often associated with dermatitis.
The thickening of certain cell layers in the epidermis causing brown or violet patches in the skin with exaggeration of the normal creases. A criss-cross appearance results, containing lozenge shaped flat-topped shiny areas. The cause is abnormal scratching or rubbing of the skin.
Cutaneous thickening and hardening from continued irritation.
The skin can undergo thickening and toughening in specific regions due to repetitive scratching, frequently employed to alleviate the severe itching associated with skin conditions like atopic eczema or lichen simplex.
The emergence of thickened skin due to persistent and prolonged scratching.