Lichen simplex chronicus

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31. Aschoff R, Wozel G. Topical tacrolimus for the treatment of lichen simplex chronicus. J Dermatolog Treat. 2007;18:115-117. Abstract

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38. Bard JW. Flurandrenolone tape in the treatment of lichen simplex chronicus. J Ky Med Assoc. 1969;67:668-670. Abstract

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55. Porter WM, Bewely A, Dinneen M, et al. Nodular lichen simplex of the scrotum treated by surgical excision. Br J Dermatol. 2001;144:915-916. Abstract

56. Heckmann M, Heyer G, Brunner B, et al. Botulinum toxin type A injection in the treatment of lichen simplex: an open pilot study. J Am Acad Dermatol. 2002;46:617-619. Abstract

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59. Gencoglan G, Inanir I, Gunduz K. Therapeutic hotline: treatment of prurigo nodularis and lichen simplex chronicus with gabapentin. Dermatol Ther. 2010;23:194-198. Abstract

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