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Skin thickening is a condition that can result from chronic inflammation or irritation to the skin.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common

Body locations

Skin

Is Symptom of

Ichthyosis vulgaris
Condition
Hypothyroidism
Condition
Scleroderma
Condition

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