Neurodermatitis

neurodermatitis /neu·ro·der·ma·ti·tis/ (-der?mah-ti´tis) [Gr.] a general term for an eczematous dermatosis presumed to be a cutaneous response to prolonged vigorous scratching, rubbing, or pinching to relieve severe pruritus; believed by some to be a psychogenic disorder.

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neu·ro·der·ma·ti·tis (nr-dûrm-tts)

n.

A chronic skin disorder characterized by localized or disseminated lichenified skin lesions that itch severely. It is possibly a psychogenic disorder. Also called neurodermatosis.

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Neurodermatitis

An itchy skin disease (also called lichen simplex chronicus) found in nervous, anxious people.

Mentioned in: Itching

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neurodermatitis

a general term for a dermatosis presumed to result primarily from self trauma, usually scratching, from behavioral causes.

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canine neurodermatitis

see acral lick dermatitis.

feline neurodermatitis

see idiopathic hyperesthesia syndrome.