How is morphology of lichen simplex chronicus?

➢ Acanthosis, hyperkeratosis, and hypergranulosis. ➢ Also seen are elongation of the rete ridges ➢ fibrosis of the papillary dermis, and a dermal chronic inflammatory infiltrate ➢ Of interest, these lesions are similar in appearance to normal volar (palms and soles) skin, in which skin thickening serves as an adaptation to repetitive mechanical stress.