Eczema

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Nummular Dermatitis

The word "nummular" comes from the Latin nummus, meaning coin, and is used to describe a dermititis characterized by round plaques of eczema. Eruptions of nummular dermatitis are often recurrent and chronic and usually appear in people who are in their 60s but can occur at any age.

Cause

The cause of nummular dermatitis is unknown.

Signs and Symptoms

An eruption may begin with one or numerous round red plaques with tiny overlying blisters. The plaques often en...Read the full article