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Self-Care Guidelines
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 after daily 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 by setting bowls of water out, especially in the bedroom.
When to Seek Medical Care
You should seek medical care if there is a lack of response to self-care measures or the condition worsens or flares.
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Last Modified: 22 Dec 2008
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