neurodermatitis
A patient gently applies a soothing cream to a patch of neurodermatitis on their forearm.
Noun: A chronic skin condition characterized by localized, intensely itchy patches of skin. The persistent itching and scratching often lead to thickened, leathery skin in the affected areas. The cause is unknown.
This is a medical term used to describe a specific dermatological condition. It is typically used in clinical, healthcare, and patient education contexts. * The patient was diagnosed with neurodermatitis on the back of the neck. * Neurodermatitis can cause significant discomfort and sleep disturbance due to the severe itch.
The term is often used to distinguish this specific lichenified (thickened) plaque from other forms of eczema or dermatitis. It emphasizes the neurogenic (nerve-related) component of the itch-scratch cycle.
- Lichen simplex chronicus: A synonymous clinical term often used interchangeably with neurodermatitis, describing the same condition of localized skin thickening from chronic scratching.
- Lichen simplex chronicus
This word has a single, specific medical meaning. It does not have general or idiomatic uses.
A patient gently applies a soothing cream to a patch of neurodermatitis on their forearm.
- dermatitis in which localized areas (especially the forearms or back of the neck or outer part of the ankle) itch persistently; cause is unknown