Nummular dermatitis

Nummular dermatitis
Other namesDiscoid dermatitis, Discoid eczema, Microbial eczema, Nummular eczema, Nummular neurodermatitis
Lesions visible on outer thigh
SpecialtyDermatology
Differential diagnosisDermatophytosis (Ringworm)

Nummular dermatitis (commonly known as nummular eczema or discoid eczema) is one of the many forms of dermatitis.[1] It is characterized by round or oval-shaped itchy lesions.[2] The name comes from the Latin word "nummus," which means "coin."

  1. ^ Cowan MA (1961-01-01). "Nummular eczema. A review, follow-up and analysis of a series of 325 cases". Acta Dermato-Venereologica. 41: 453–460. PMID 13881857.
  2. ^ Weidman AI, Sawicky HH (January 1956). "Nummular eczema; review of the literature: survey of 516 case records and follow-up of 125 patients". A.M.A. Archives of Dermatology. 73 (1): 58–65. doi:10.1001/archderm.1956.01550010060006. PMID 13275125.
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