Nummular eczema
Alternative Names
Eczema - nummular; Nummular dermatitis
Symptoms
- Coin-shaped skin lesions
- On the arms and legs
- May spread to middle of body
- Ooze and become crusty
-
Itching
- Scaly or raw skin
- Skin redness or inflammation
Signs and tests
Your doctor can usually diagnose this condition by looking at your skin and asking you about your family's medical history.
A skin biopsy may be needed to rule out other similar conditions.
Review Date: 04/17/2009
Reviewed By: Michael Lehrer, MD, Department of Dermatology, University of
Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by
VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA,
Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the
American Accreditation HealthCare Commission
(
www.urac.org).