This image displays a round, pink, scaly, slightly elevated lesion typical of nummular dermatitis. This image displays coin-shaped areas of dermatitis called nummular dermatitis. This image displays nummular dermatitis on a black patient, where the round, scaly areas of skin can become darker in color. This image displays the scaly redness and round lesions 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 typical round to oval shape of nummular eczema coupled with some oozing and swelling.
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Nummular Dermatitis  A parent's guide to condition and treatment information

Picture of Nummular Dermatitis: This image displays a round, pink, scaly, slightly elevated lesion typical of nummular dermatitis. Divider line
This image displays a round, pink, scaly, slightly elevated lesion typical of nummular dermatitis.
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Overview
Nummular dermatitis is a type of inflammatory skin condition (eczema) that appears as coin-shaped sheets of scaly skin.
  • The cause of nummular dermatitis is not certain, but the condition may be triggered by frequent bathing, use of irritating and drying soaps, and exposure to irritating fabrics such as wool.
  • People often show the same signs and symptoms that occur with eczema.
  • Nummular dermatitis is an itchy rash that can be severe, and affected children can be irritable.
  • It usually occurs in the winter and often becomes worse at that time.
  • Nummular dermatitis can be long-lasting (chronic) with periods when it is worse alternating with periods of improvement (a waxing and waning course).
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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