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Neurodermatitis (Lichen simplex) is a form of dermatitis that presents as scaly patches of skin on the head, lower legs, wrists, or forearms caused by a localized itch (such as an insect bite) that becomes intensely irritated when scratched. It normally occurs in adults aged between 30 to 50 years old and is seen more commonly in women than in men. Tightly worn clothing and dry skin can irritate an individual's nerves and cause this to occur. This type of dermatitis also seems to recur even after effective treatment with the initial breakout.

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