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Lichen amyloidosis (LA) is an itchy skin disorder characterized by amyloid deposits in the superficial dermis. Pruritus is the presenting symptom in 90% of LA patients.1 However, the underlying mechanisms… Click to show full abstract
Lichen amyloidosis (LA) is an itchy skin disorder characterized by amyloid deposits in the superficial dermis. Pruritus is the presenting symptom in 90% of LA patients.1 However, the underlying mechanisms and mediators of pruritus in LA remain unclear. One LA patient complained of severe pruritus in the hyperkeratotic papules, especially around the papule. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Keywords:
sensory sensitivity;
lichen amyloidosis;
sensitivity around;
increase sensory;
around central;
amyloidosis
Journal Title: British Journal of Dermatology
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: British Journal of Dermatology
Year Published: 2017
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