What is Nummular dermatitis?

What is Nummular dermatitis?

• Nummular dermatitis: A skin disorder characterized by the development of round or oval skin lesions which itch and burn. In the initial stages, small red spots or blisters form and the grow and joint together to form a patch. The lesion eventually looks similar to a ringworm infection with a clear centre and a distinct border. The causes of some cases includes mercury fillings and allergy to rubber, nickel, formaldehyde or neomycin.

Nummular dermatitis: Introduction

Who gets Nummular dermatitis?

Gender Ratio for Nummular dermatitis: male predominance

How serious is Nummular dermatitis?

Prognosis of Nummular dermatitis: Lesions can heal within a year or persist and recur for many years.
Complications of Nummular dermatitis: see complications of Nummular dermatitis

What are the symptoms of Nummular dermatitis?

Symptoms of Nummular dermatitis: see symptoms of Nummular dermatitis

Complications of Nummular dermatitis: see complications of Nummular dermatitis

Onset of Nummular dermatitis: usually starts after 55 years of age though it is also common at 15-25 years of age

Nummular dermatitis: Testing

Diagnostic testing: see tests for Nummular dermatitis.

Misdiagnosis: see misdiagnosis and Nummular dermatitis.

How is it treated?

Treatments for Nummular dermatitis: see treatments for Nummular dermatitis
Research for Nummular dermatitis: see research for Nummular dermatitis

Name and Aliases of Nummular dermatitis

Main name of condition: Nummular dermatitis

Discoid eczema, Nummular eczema, Nummular eczematous dermatitis

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