Table of Contents
- Overview
- Symptoms
- Treatment
- Prevention
- Images
Nummular eczema is an allergy-related disorder in which itchy, coin-shaped spots or patches appear on the skin.
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:
Allergies - Asthma
Atopic dermatitis
It is relatively uncommon, and most often occurs in elderly men.
Several things may make the condition worse, including
- Dry skin
- Environmental irritants
Stress - Temperature changes
Images
Skin layers
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Nummular eczema Symptoms
Review Date: 05/13/2011
Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease,
Atlanta, GA. 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)
