L28: Lichen simplex chronicus and prurigo

L28.1: Prurigo nodularis

There are many reasons why the skin can be itchy. Medication or other disorders can cause itchiness, for example. The skin may also itch if it is very dry. If the itchy spots are scratched the skin can get damaged. The skin then sometimes looks red and scaly in those places.

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