Nummular Dermatitis  Information for adults

Maintaining healthy skin is very important for sufferers of nummular dermatitis.

• Moisturizing skin-care routines are essential.
• Non-soap cleansers, such as Cetaphil®, or moisturizing soaps, such as Dove®, are recommended.
• Thick moisturizers such as petroleum jelly, Aquaphor® ointment, Eucerin® cream, CeraVe™ cream, and Cetaphil® cream should be applied to damp skin daily after bathing.
• Attempt to minimize exposure to heat, humidity, detergents/soaps, abrasive clothing, chemicals, smoke, and stress.
• Fragrance-free laundry detergent may be beneficial.
• Keep the home humid with a humidifier or setting out bowls of water, especially in the bedroom.

You should seek medical care if there is a lack of response to self-care measures or the condition worsens or flares.