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Lower Extremity Venous Ablation as a Treatment Modality for Refractory Lichen Simplex Chronicus and Generalized Pruritus

Journal: International Journal of Vascular Surgery and Medicine (Vol.4, No. 1)

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Keywords : Lichen simplex chronicus; Venous ablation; Chronic venous insu ffi ciency; Radio frequency ablation; Mechanochemical endovenous ablation;

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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 signifi cant effect on quality of life without any established clear etiology or treatment. Chronic venous insuffi ciency (CVI) is a progressive disease of the legs that occurs when the delicate bicuspid valves in the veins become weakened and develop refl ux. CVI has been associated with many complications including local or generalized pruritus that may lead to intractable itch-scratch cycle,leading to LSC lesions on various parts of the body.

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