Sleep disturbance in patients with lichen simplex chronicus and its relationship to nocturnal scratching: A case control study

Abstract

Background: Lichen simplex chronicus (LSC) is a common pruritic disorder resulting from repeated rubbing and scratching. Nighttime pruritus is a common feature in LSC and may disrupt the sleep pattern. The aim of this study is to determine whether there are sleep abnormalities in patients with LSC.