Darkened Itchy Skin On Upper Back
This skin disorder leads to a scratch-itch cycle:
- It may begin with something that rubs, irritates, or scratches the skin, such as clothing.
- This causes the person to rub or scratch the affected area. Constant scratching causes the skin to thicken.
- The thickened skin itches, causing more scratching, which causes more thickening.
- The skin may become leathery and brownish in the affected area.
Symptoms include:
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Itching of the skin- May be long-term...
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