There are subtle light pink round, scaling patches of nummular dermatitis on this woman’s chest. This image displays a round, pink, scaly, slightly elevated lesion typical of nummular dermatitis. This image displays a severe case of nummular dermatitis. This image displays the round shapes of involvement typical of nummular dermatitis. This image displays a round, scaly area that has been eroded by scratching, typical of nummular dermatitis. This image displays the round circles typical of nummular dermatitis. This image displays a pink, scaly, round, slightly elevated lesion typical of nummular dermatitis.
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Self-Care Guidelines
Maintaining healthy skin is very important for sufferers of nummular dermatitis.
  • Moisturizing skin-care routines are essential.
  • Non-soap cleansers, such as Cetaphil®, or moisturizing soaps, such as Dove®, are recommended.
  • Thick moisturizers such as petroleum jelly, Aquaphor® ointment, Eucerin® cream, CeraVe™ cream, and Cetaphil® cream should be applied to damp skin daily after bathing.
  • Attempt to minimize exposure to heat, humidity, detergents/soaps, abrasive clothing, chemicals, smoke, and stress.
  • Fragrance-free laundry detergent may be beneficial.
  • Keep the home humid with a humidifier or setting out bowls of water, especially in the bedroom.
When to Seek Medical Care
You should seek medical care if there is a lack of response to self-care measures or the condition worsens or flares. 
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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