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 asthma, allergies, atopic dermatitis, or similar disorder. It is relatively uncommon, and most often occurs in elderly men.
Several things may make the condition worse, including
Your doctor can usually diagnose this condition by looking at your skin and asking you about your family's medical history.
A skin biopsy may be needed to rule out other similar conditions.
Review Date: 4/12/2007
Reviewed By: Kevin Berman, MD, PhD, Associate, Atlanta Center for Dermatologic Disease, Atlanta, GA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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