Definition: An area of thickened skin produced by excessive scratching. The lines of the skin are more pronounced than usual looking like a washboard.
Pronunciation: lie-KEN-i-fi-KA-shun (noun)
Also Known As: Eczema, lichen planus, dermatitis
Lichenification
From Heather Brannon, MD, former About.com Guide
Updated January 04, 2004
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