I have a psycologic skin disorder.?!
Question: I have a psycologic skin disorder. I believe this skin disorder is called, Neurodematitis. It is believe to say that this skin disorder is uncurable. But is there any types of treatmen that I can buy, and take at home?
I did in the past have two type of strokes, I know it has nothing to do with my condition. Is it true that my skin condition may be caused my psycological streess?
Please Help?
Answers: I have a psycologic skin disorder. I believe this skin disorder is called, Neurodematitis. It is believe to say that this skin disorder is uncurable. But is there any types of treatmen that I can buy, and take at home?
I did in the past have two type of strokes, I know it has nothing to do with my condition. Is it true that my skin condition may be caused my psycological streess?
Please Help?
Lichen simplex chronicus, actually a form of eczema, is also known as neurodermatitis, a chronic skin inflammation caused by a scratch-itch cycle that begins with a localized itch (such as an insect bite) that becomes intensely irritated when scratched. A minor itch initially encourages long-term, chronic scratching which increases the irritation, leading to more scratching. This ultimately results in a rough, scratched (excoriated), thickened skin surface that may develop increased pigmentation (hyperpigmentation). Over time, the skin can become thickened and leathery.
Stress can definitely worsen the symptoms of neurodermatitis, as it has an obsessive-compulsive component (the consistent need to over-scratch the minor itch).
I'm including a link to the Mayo Clinic's Page on this condition, where you can read about its treatment, most of which involved over-the-counter and home care measures. It also recommends seeing a counselor to help reduce the urge to scratch
From The Mayo Clinic - Neurodermatis
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/neurode...
Drugs are now available to treat OCD-like behaviors, and neurodermatitis should fall into that category. Some medications have been specifically approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat OCD, such as the antidepressants clomipramine (Anafranil), paroxetine (Paxil), fluvoxamine and sertraline (Zoloft). However, many other antidepressant medications on the market may also be used to treat OCD off-label