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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There are subtle light pink round, scaling patches of nummular dermatitis on this woman’s chest.
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Treatments Your Physician May Prescribe
Your physician may:
  • Prescribe medium- to high-potency topical steroids to apply to the affected areas twice daily.
  • Recommend light therapy with ultraviolet B for extensive disease.
  • Prescribe oral antihistamines to help relieve itching. 
  • Prescribe oral or topical antibiotics if the area becomes infected.
Last Modified: 29 Jan 2008

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