Condition
Lichenified
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.Published 30 March 20051 min read
Key points
- Lichenified means the skin has become thickened and leathery with an accentuation of the skin lines.
- This often results from continuous friction on an area of skin.
Definition
Lichenified means the skin has become thickened and leathery with an accentuation of the skin lines. This often results from continuous friction on an area of skin.
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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