There are subtle light pink round, scaling patches of nummular dermatitis on this woman’s chest. This image displays a round, pink, scaly, slightly elevated lesion typical of nummular dermatitis. This image displays a severe case of nummular dermatitis. This image displays the round shapes of involvement typical of nummular dermatitis. This image displays a round, scaly area that has been eroded by scratching, typical of nummular dermatitis. This image displays the round circles typical of nummular dermatitis. This image displays a pink, scaly, round, slightly elevated lesion typical of nummular dermatitis.
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Nummular Dermatitis  Information for adults

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There are subtle light pink round, scaling patches of nummular dermatitis on this woman’s chest.
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Overview
Nummular dermatitis is a particular form of eczema (atopic dermatitis) characterized by coin-shaped, raised areas on the skin that are scaly.
  • The cause of nummular dermatitis is not known, but it is associated with triggers such as frequent bathing, irritating and drying soaps, and exposure to irritating fabrics such as wool.
  • Those with nummular dermatitis often have some of the signs and symptoms typically associated with eczema.
  • Nummular dermatitis is itchy (pruritic), but it is less itchy than other common diagnoses with scaly plaques, such as psoriasis.
  • Winter is usually the time of onset and severity.
  • Nummular dermatitis can be chronic, and symptoms can go away and recur indefinitely.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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