Nummular dermatitis is one of the many forms of dermatitis. Also known as discoid dermatitis, it is characterized by round or oval-shaped itchy lesions. The disorder is recurrent and chronic, and may appear at any age, although it is most common in people in their 60's. Nummular dermatitis does not appear to be a genetic condition, is not related to food allergies, and is not contagious. The coin-shaped patches can...
Dec 7, 2006 ... Reviewed by dermatologists, this fact sheet offers patients information about nummular dermatitis, including what it looks like, who gets, ...
Nummular eczema is a puzzling disease with at least three names: (1) nummular eczema, the most commonly used name, (2) nummular eczematous dermatitis, ...
Mar 14, 2007 ... Nummular (meaning coin-shaped) dermatitis is a form of eczema. It is characterized by round-to-oval erythematous plaques.
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Jun 30, 2008
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Jun 09, 2008
chronicus D. Nummular dermatitis E. Stasis dermatitis 5) An AIDS patient develops symptoms of the following is the most likely diagnosis? A. Atopic dermatitis B. Cellulitis C. Lichen simplex
Mar 14, 2008
HI , I HAVE A QUESTION. MY NEIGHBOR HAS A RASH AND HAS HAD IT FOR SEVERAL YEARS NOW. SHE HAS ROUND CIRCULAR PATCHES ON ...
I have several rashes on my lower leg and forearm one of which is circular and about 3 inches in diameter. I was just re...
What are greyish/black round spots that first appeared on my husband's hands near his wrists months ago and now just appe...
Bristol, Tenn. Fall has arrived, and for one in five children, that means it is eczema season. Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis (AD), is a chronic skin condition that causes itching, rash, scaliness, redness,...
Learn about common skin rashes in this slide show:
A skin rash can be harmless or an indicator of serious illness. Rashes can be caused by medications, viruses, fungi, autoimmune disease, and even heat.
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Common summer skin conditions can be bothersome, uncomfortable and even painful. Some, such as heat rash and swimmers' itch, clear up on their own. Others, including Lyme disease, require medical treatment. This slide show from the Mayo Clinic will take a look at these seasonal skin conditions, their causes and when you might need to see your doctor.
Types of Dermatitis
Dermatitis is inflammation of the skin that usually appears as red, swollen, and itchy. There are numerous causes and types of dermatitis. Depending on the type treatment may or may not be necessary. This slide show will show you the most common kinds of dermatitis, their appearance, and their treatment.
