A patient reports chronic itching of the ankles and continuously scratches the area. Which assessment finding will the nurse expect?

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Lichenification is likely to occur in areas where the patient scratches the skin frequently. Lichenification results in thickening of the skin with accentuated normal skin markings. Vitiligo is the complete absence of melanin in the skin. Keloids are hypertrophied scars. Yellowish-brown skin indicates jaundice. Vitiligo,keloids,and jaundice do not usually occur as a result of scratching the skin.

A Patient Reports Chronic Itching of the Ankles and Continuously