A patient has had a "terrible itch" for several months that he has been continuously scratching. What might the nurse expect to find upon physical examination?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lichenification results from prolonged, intense scratching that eventually thickens the skin and produces tightly packed sets of papules. A keloid is a hypertrophic scar. Keratoses are lesions that are raised, thickened areas of pigmentation that appear crusted, scaly, and warty. A fissure is a linear crack with abrupt edges, which extends into the dermis; it can be dry or moist. A patient with itches often develops lichenification.

A Patient Has Had a "Terrible Itch" for Several Months