Nummular dermatitis or nummular eczema is an inflammation of the skin that leads to the appearance of red patches in the form of coins and that cause severe itching, which can lead to skin peeling. This type of dermatitis is more frequent in winter, due to dry skin, and is more common in adults between 40 and 50 years, but it can also appear in children. Learn how to identify and treat eczema.
The diagnosis is made by a dermatologist by observing the characteristics of the spots and the symptoms reported by the person. Understand how the dermatological exam is done.
Main symptoms of nummular dermatitis
Nummular dermatitis is characterized by the presence of red patches in the form of coins on any part of the body, with the most frequent areas being the legs, forearm, palms and back of the feet. Other symptoms of this dermatitis are:
- Intense itching of the skin; Formation of small blisters, which can break and form crusts; Burning of the skin; Peeling of the skin.
The causes of nummular eczema are still not very clear, but this type of eczema is usually related to dry skin, due to hot baths, excessive dry or cold weather, skin contact with factors that cause irritation, such as detergents and tissue, in addition to bacterial infections.
How the treatment is done
The treatment for nummular dermatitis is indicated by the dermatologist and is usually done with the use of oral medications or ointments containing corticosteroids or antibiotics. In addition, it is important to drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated and to avoid taking too hot baths.
One way to complement the treatment for nummular eczema is phototherapy, also known as ultraviolet light therapy.
