Lower Extremity Venous Ablation as a Treatment Modality for Refractory Lichen Simplex Chronicus and Generalized Pruritus
Journal Title: International Journal of Vascular Surgery and Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is a skin condition characterized by thick, leathery, scaly and extremely itchy patches of skin. It is a common pathology (up to 12% of population) with significant effect on quality of life without any established clear etiology or treatment.
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DO Robert Wills, J Kleist, H Akhondi, S Kaveh
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