Thickening and hardening of the skin
Frequent clawing and itching of the skin can result in crusting and scaling of the rashes, thickening and hardening the skin. Due to low skin moisture, dryness, and constant itching, the skin becomes dried, thick, and rigid. In atopic dermatitis, this thickening of the skin and exaggeration of normal skin markings can be observed. This damage cannot be so simply repaired.
