I’ve been posting here about eczema and how to treat it. And for some reasons, I’m gonna post another article about eczema. There are 2 kinds of eczema I know, the Nummular and Regular Eczema. Nummular dermatitis, or Nummular Eczema as it is commonly referred to by, is an allergy related disorder. If you have suffered with Nummular Eczema or know someone who has, you know it’s no walk in the park. It is like regular eczema times 10.

Nummular Eczema is accompanied by oval and round-shaped lesions. Nummular means coin in Latin. These lesions are very irritating and itchy. These lesions first appear as little red bumps and gradually enlarge. These lesions will appear most commonly on the arms and legs (although they can also spread to the chest, back and stomach). The lesions typically alternate between oozing and crusting up. They closely resemble ring worms or psoriasis.

Like regular Eczema, Nummular Eczema can occur at any age. But it is more prevalent with older people, especially men. There is no definite cure and it is reoccurring. It typically will come and go many times throughout a person’s life.

Causes of Eczema

Genetics is one big reason why people can have this kind of disease. And it is more likely to occur when the skin is dry.

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