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Dental Lichen planus and Other papulosquamous disorders 4d505440

Lichen simplex chronicus, not true is

A
Presents with demarcated lichenified skin plaque
B
Commonly affects the trunk and groin
C
Represents end stage of eczematous skin diseases
D
Glucocoicoids are mainstay of treatment
High-Yield Explanation
Lichen simplex chronicus Represents end stage of variety of pruritic and eczematous disorders, including Atopic Dermatitis. It consists of a circumscribed/ demarcated plaque of lichenified skin due to chronic scratching or rubbing. Common areas involved include the posterior nuchal region, dorsum of feet and ankles. Treatment :centers on breaking the cycle of chronic itching and scratching. High-potency topical glucocoicoids , But in recalcitrant cases, application of topical glucocoicoids under occlusion, or intralesional injection of glucocoicoids is required.

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