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Nummular eczema

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Definition

Nummular eczema is an allergy-related skin disorder causing characteristic itchy, coin-shaped lesions.


Alternative Names

Eczema - nummular; Nummular dermatitis


Causes, incidence, and risk factors

The cause of nummular eczema is unknown, but there usually is a personal or family history of asthma, allergies, atopic dermatitis, or similar disorders. It is a relatively uncommon disorder that most often occurs in elderly men.

Eczema is generally a chronic, recurring condition. Exposure to environmental irritants may worsen symptoms, as can dryness of the skin, temperature changes, and stress.



Review Date: 04/30/2005
Reviewed By: Jonathan Kantor, M.D., Department of Dermatology, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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